Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street Trains From £4.50*

Travel from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street with ease thanks to direct trains from East Midlands Railway. Journey times on the direct 132 km (82 mile) route typically take 2 hr 44 min with EMR.

As the train makes its journey to Liverpool, it passes through Peak District National Park, offering scenic views of rolling hills and countryside for you to admire before arriving in the bustling city.

EMR operates services connecting London to the East Midlands, with routes such as London to Sheffield, as well as regional services across Liverpool, Manchester and Norwich.

Departing from Nottingham

Nottingham station is a major transport hub in Nottingham city, made up of seven platforms and a wide range of facilities. It is located about 10 minutes from the city centre, and 10–15 minutes from Victoria Centre shopping complex. 

You have many options for getting to the station, as it is connected to bus, tram and car rental services. The station is served by several train operators, including East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry and Northern, with links to London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and Norwich.

Main stops

The main stops on the direct train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street are Sheffield, Stockport, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Oxford Road, Warrington Central and Liverpool South Parkway. Your train may stop at additional stations, depending on route and operator.

Arriving at Liverpool Lime Street

Lime Street Station is Liverpool's main railway station, serving nearly 20 million passengers annually. It is located on Liverpool’s historic Lime Street, making it very easily accessible to other parts of the city centre.

Operators serving this station include Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, London Northwestern Railway, Northern and TransPennine Express. With these rail companies, you can reach destinations such as London, Norwich, Birmingham, Newcastle and Manchester from Lime Street Station.

A landmark that’s hard to miss once you exit Liverpool Lime Street is St George’s Hall, a Grade 1 listed Neoclassical building with stunning architecture, featuring an enormous tunnel vaulted ceiling. It hosts both music concerts and the Civil and Crown courts, and we certainly recommend a visit – for the former of these functions, at least.

East Midlands Railway train classes

East Midlands Railway offers a choice of two train service classes for their Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street trains, so you can travel your way.

• Standard Class: Comfortable seating with tables or tray tables, free Wi-Fi on all trains, with some routes offering a catering service.
• First Class: Treat yourself with first class Nottingham to Liverpool train tickets and enjoy more spacious seating with a table, quieter carriages and a catering service from Monday to Saturday.

East Midlands Railway train travel advice

Travelling with EMR is a breeze thanks to our quick tips and pointers for your train journey from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street.

• Luggage: Maximum of one large and one small bag. Luggage racks reserved for large suitcases only.
• Bicycles: Bikes spaces require reservation. Two bikes only per train. No reservation required for folding bikes, just store them in the luggage racks. No e-scooters allowed.
• Pets: Up to two pets travel free and are permitted in First Class carriages. Dogs must be on a lead or in a pet carrier, all other pets must be in a pet carrier placed on the ground.
• Children: Under 5s travel free, 50% discounts for children aged 5–15. Railcards such as the 16–17 Saver can get you savings on travel for older children.
• Passenger Assist: If you or someone you’re travelling with requires assistance on an EMR train, you can book this in advance or request it on the day with EMR’s assisted travel service.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.