How much does a train ticket cost from Leeds to Liverpool?

The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Liverpool start from £14. The average price for this train route is around £23. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Leeds to Liverpool?

The average train journey time from Leeds to Liverpool is 1h 31m, covering a distance of 65 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 26m and is operated by Transpennine Express .

Which train operators serve the Leeds to Liverpool route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 13 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express , Northern .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leeds to Liverpool?

The earliest train from Leeds to Liverpool departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 20:30.

Which is the best train operator from Leeds to Liverpool?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leeds to Liverpool?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Leeds to Liverpool?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern , with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leeds to Liverpool?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Leeds to Liverpool from £13

Next train departures

Next departures from Leeds to Liverpool on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Leeds	1h 32m	08:32	Liverpool Lime Street	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Leeds	1h 29m	08:59	Liverpool Lime Street	Fastest
Train	07:00	Leeds	1h 32m	08:32	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	07:30	Leeds	1h 29m	08:59	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	08:00	Leeds	1h 33m	09:33	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Liverpool on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Leeds	1h 32m	08:32	Liverpool Lime Street	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Leeds	1h 28m	08:58	Liverpool Lime Street	Fastest
Train	07:00	Leeds	1h 32m	08:32	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	07:30	Leeds	1h 28m	08:58	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	08:00	Leeds	1h 33m	09:33	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Liverpool on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:00	Leeds	1h 34m	17:34	Liverpool Lime Street	Cheapest
Train	17:30	Leeds	1h 28m	18:58	Liverpool Lime Street	Fastest
Train	09:15	Leeds	1h 31m	10:46	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	09:15	Leeds	1h 31m	10:46	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	09:30	Leeds	1h 29m	10:59	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Liverpool on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Leeds	1h 31m	08:31	Liverpool Lime Street	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Leeds	1h 29m	08:59	Liverpool Lime Street	Fastest
Train	07:00	Leeds	1h 31m	08:31	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	07:30	Leeds	1h 29m	08:59	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	08:00	Leeds	1h 33m	09:33	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Liverpool on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Leeds	1h 31m	08:31	Liverpool Lime Street	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Leeds	1h 29m	08:59	Liverpool Lime Street	Fastest
Train	07:00	Leeds	1h 31m	08:31	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	07:30	Leeds	1h 29m	08:59	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	08:00	Leeds	1h 33m	09:33	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Liverpool on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:00	Leeds	1h 31m	10:31	Liverpool Lime Street	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Leeds	1h 29m	08:59	Liverpool Lime Street	Fastest
Train	07:00	Leeds	1h 31m	08:31	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	07:00	Leeds	1h 31m	08:31	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	07:30	Leeds	1h 29m	08:59	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Liverpool on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:00	Leeds	1h 31m	10:31	Liverpool Lime Street	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Leeds	1h 29m	08:59	Liverpool Lime Street	Fastest
Train	07:00	Leeds	1h 31m	08:31	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	07:00	Leeds	1h 31m	08:31	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	07:30	Leeds	1h 29m	08:59	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Leeds to Liverpool

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Liverpool. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage duration

65 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £48	Average duration3h 3m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£14 - £74	Average duration1h 31m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £11	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Transpennine Express

3.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leeds to Liverpool by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Leeds to Liverpool?
The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Liverpool start from £14. The average price for this train route is around £23. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leeds to Liverpool?
The average train journey time from Leeds to Liverpool is 1h 31m, covering a distance of 65 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 26m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Leeds to Liverpool route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 13 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, Northern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leeds to Liverpool?
The earliest train from Leeds to Liverpool departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 20:30.
Which is the best train operator from Leeds to Liverpool?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leeds to Liverpool?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Leeds to Liverpool?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leeds to Liverpool?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£25

10/12

£24

Today

£22

12/12

£23

13/12

£20

14/12

£21

15/12

£20

16/12

£20

The cheapest trip from Leeds to Liverpool was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leeds to Liverpool as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £20 to £70 for a train ticket from Leeds to Liverpool based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £20, which is on 2025-12-13.