How to travel from London to Liverpool

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Compare bus and train for London to Liverpool

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €17.

Distance: 286 km

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€47

Average price

€18

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Cheapest

4h 49m

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4h 19m

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30m

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5h 19m

Average total duration

4h 49m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Avanti West Coast

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National Express

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from London to Liverpool

How to get from London to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX550
    5:00 PM5h45
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    10:45 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    241One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX550
    5:00 PM5h45
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    10:45 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:35 PM4h55
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    12:30 AMLiverpool, Liverpool One
    331One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National ExpressNX550
    8:00 AM6h15
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    2:15 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    371One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 AM5h05
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    11:35 AMLiverpool, Liverpool One
    371One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM5h20
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    1:50 PMLiverpool, Liverpool One
    421One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Liverpool

Travel to Liverpool easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Liverpool.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Liverpool including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Liverpool is a bus with an average price of €8.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Liverpool:

A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Liverpool costing on average €17.

The fastest way to travel from London to Liverpool is by train with an average journey time of 2h 16m.

Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 50m.

The London to Liverpool distance is approximately 286 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Liverpool is:
  • Around 48 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Liverpool as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Liverpool:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Liverpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Liverpool by flight.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Liverpool by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, London Buses to go to Liverpool by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Liverpool with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
  • 18 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Liverpool often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Liverpool and these popular destinations at a great price.

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