London To Liverpool Train Journey Information
![]() | 05:31 | ![]() | 23:42 |
![]() | From £12.5 | ![]() | 2h 15m |
London To Liverpool Train Times
- 05:312h 46m1 Change08:17London EustonLiverpool Lime St
- 06:362h 28mDirect09:04London EustonLiverpool Lime St
- 06:433h 34m1 Change10:17London EustonLiverpool Lime St
- 07:432h 21mDirect10:04London EustonLiverpool Lime St
- 07:463h 31m1 Change11:17London EustonLiverpool Lime St
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- Q:How long does it take to travel from London to Liverpool by train?A:It takes around 3 hours 41 minutes by train from London to Liverpool. Bear in mind that the journey time may be a little longer on weekends and holidays.Average journey time3h 41mAverage journey time3h 41m
- Q:How much does the train from London to Liverpool cost?A:Train tickets from London to Liverpool 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£12.50Train fares from£12.50
- Q:What is the fastest journey from London to Liverpool by train?A:The fastest train will get you from London to Liverpool in 2 hours 15 minutes. The slowest service is the late-evening departure which takes nearly 09 minutes travelling at a slower pace throughout the journey.Fastest route2h 15mFastest route2h 15m
- Q:What time does the last train from London to Liverpool leave?A:The last train from London to Liverpool departs at 23:42. Don’t miss it!Last train23:42Last train23:42
- Q:When can I catch the first train from London to Liverpool?A:The first train leaves London at 05:31. Book in advance to save yourself some time in the morning.First train05:31First train05:31
- Q:How many trains a day are there from London to Liverpool?A:On an average weekday, around 49 trains travel from London to Liverpool. The first train departs London (any) some time after 05:31 with departures continuing at intervals, until 23:42.Trains per day49Trains per day49
- Q:Which train company operates London to Liverpool?A:There are a number of UK train companies that operate cheap trains to Edinburgh, including Avanti West Coast, Northern, LNER, West Midlands Trains.Train operatorsAvanti West Coast, Northern, LNER, West Midlands TrainsTrain operatorsAvanti West Coast, Northern, LNER, West Midlands Trains
London To Liverpool Train FAQs
London To Liverpool Train
The train from London to Liverpool takes around 3h 2m. But, if you're travelling on the fastest services, the journey to Liverpool can take just 2h 1m. With around 62 direct trains running on this popular route per day, you don't need to worry about changing along the way.
On this route, you'll be travelling with Avanti West Coast. All Avanti trains come with free WiFi, power sockets and luggage racks, as well as a bar carriage where you can buy drinks and snacks.
Once you've arrived in the heart of Liverpool, you can make your way to the Royal Albert Dock to explore the city's fascinating dockyard history. You can find out more about this at the nearby Museum of Liverpool.
London To Liverpool Train Times Information
The distance from London to Liverpool by train is 178 miles. Avanti West Coast (formerly Virgin Trains) operates a direct train from London to Liverpool Lime Street departing every 7 minutes past the hour, taking 2h 12m. The average journey time between London and Liverpool is 3 hours and 2 minutes. On an average weekday, there are 62 trains travelling 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 train from London to Liverpool UK via an indirect service, leaving 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 UK 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 travelling 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. Travelling in First Class? You’ll enjoy complimentary at-seat dining during your journey (Monday to Friday only).
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