London (any) to Liverpool (any) Train

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London (any) To Liverpool (any) Train Journey Information

  • Train fares from
    £12.50
  • Trains per day
    Around 123
  • Changes
    3 Changes
  • Average journey time
    3h 32m
  • Fastest route
    2h 1m
  • Train operators
    Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern, West Midlands Trains

London (any) To Liverpool (any) Train Times

Sun 25 Sep, at 8:17
  1. 08:17
    Direct
    11:05
    London Euston
    Liverpool Lime St
    2h 48m
  2. 09:17
    Direct
    12:11
    London Euston
    Liverpool Lime St
    2h 54m
  3. 10:16
    Direct
    13:08
    London Euston
    Liverpool Lime St
    2h 52m
  4. 11:16
    Direct
    13:58
    London Euston
    Liverpool Lime St
    2h 42m
  5. 12:05
    Direct
    14:20
    London Euston
    Liverpool Lime St
    2h 15m

    London (any) To Liverpool (any) Train FAQs

  • How long does it take to travel from London (any) to Liverpool (any) by train?
    It takes around 3 hours 32 minutes by train from London (any) to Liverpool (any). Bear in mind that the journey time may be a little longer on weekends and holidays.
    Average journey time
    3h 32m
  • How much does the train from London (any) to Liverpool (any) cost?
    Train tickets from London (any) to Liverpool (any) cost as little as £12.50 if you book in advance, and the train fares are often higher when purchased on the day. Ticket prices also vary depending on the time of day, route, and class you book.
    Train fares from
    £12.50
  • What is the fastest journey from London (any) to Liverpool (any) by train?
    The fastest train will get you from London (any) to Liverpool (any) in 2 hours 1 minute. The slowest service is the late-evening departure which takes nearly 09 minutes travelling at a slower pace throughout the journey.
    Fastest route
    2h 1m
  • What time does the last train from London (any) to Liverpool (any) leave?
    The last train from London (any) to Liverpool (any) departs at 20:31. Don’t miss it!
    Last train
    20:31
  • When can I catch the first train from London (any) to Liverpool (any)?
    The first train leaves London (any) at 05:27. Book in advance to save yourself some time in the morning.
    First train
    05:27
  • How many trains a day are there from London (any) to Liverpool (any)?
    On an average weekday, around 123 trains travel from London (any) to Liverpool (any). The first train departs London (any) some time after 05:27 with departures continuing at intervals, until 20:31.
    Trains per day
    123

    • London To Liverpool Train


    London To Liverpool Train Times Information

    The distance between London and Liverpool is 178 miles. Avanti West Coast (formerly Virgin Trains) operates a direct service from London to Liverpool Lime Street departing at every 7 minutes past the hour, taking 2h 12m. The average journey time between London and Liverpool is 3 hours 2 minutes. On an average weekday, there are 62 trains traveling from London to Liverpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays. The fastest journey time by train is 2 hours 1 minute. There’s also a direct West Midlands Trains service, although this stops at more stations along the way and takes around 3h 54m. You can also travel from London to Liverpool via an indirect service, leaving at every 10 minutes and 40 minutes past the hour and changing at Crewe to hop on a West Midlands Trains service, which takes around 2h 33m. The first train from London to Liverpool departs at 04:27. The last train from London to Liverpool departs at 21:21. No sleeper services are available. There may also be fewer services on weekends and public holidays.

    If you’re traveling on a direct Avanti West Coast (formerly Virgin Trains) service, the onboard food shop serves hot and cold drinks and snacks. Free WiFi is available on all Avanti West Coast (formerly Virgin Trains), as well as free films, TV programs, magazines, and games via their Avanti Media entertainment service on Voyager trains. Traveling in First Class? You’ll enjoy complimentary at-seat dining during your journey (Monday to Friday only).


    The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

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    1. Buying your train ticket from London to Liverpool 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 29% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
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    3. By booking 3 months in advance, you could save up to 5%.
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    If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Liverpool to London. 

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