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

The cheapest train tickets from London to Liverpool start from £27. The average price for this train route is around £93. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Liverpool?

The average train journey time from London to Liverpool is 2h 22m, covering a distance of 177 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 15m and is operated by Avanti West Coast .

Which train operators serve the London to Liverpool route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast , West Midlands Railway .

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

The earliest train from London to Liverpool departs at 07:40. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

Which is the best train operator from London to Liverpool?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast , with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.

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

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Avanti West Coast has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train London to Liverpool from £25

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Liverpool on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:20	Euston Station	2h 58m	11:18	Liverpool Lime Street	Cheapest
Train	16:06	Euston Station	2h 15m	18:21	Liverpool Lime Street	Fastest
Train	08:20	Euston Station	2h 58m	11:18	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	09:19	Euston Station	2h 59m	12:18	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	09:19	Euston Station	2h 59m	12:18	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags

Next departures from London to Liverpool on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:07	Euston Station	2h 28m	12:35	Liverpool Lime Street	Cheapest
Train	15:07	Euston Station	2h 16m	17:23	Liverpool Lime Street	Fastest
Train	07:41	Euston Station	2h 22m	10:03	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	07:41	Euston Station	2h 22m	10:03	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	08:41	Euston Station	2h 23m	11:04	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags

Next departures from London to Liverpool on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:07	Euston Station	2h 28m	12:35	Liverpool Lime Street	Cheapest
Train	15:07	Euston Station	2h 16m	17:23	Liverpool Lime Street	Fastest
Train	07:41	Euston Station	2h 22m	10:03	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	07:41	Euston Station	2h 22m	10:03	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	08:41	Euston Station	2h 23m	11:04	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags

Next departures from London to Liverpool on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:42	Euston Station	2h 21m	12:03	Liverpool Lime Street	Cheapest
Train	15:07	Euston Station	2h 16m	17:23	Liverpool Lime Street	Fastest
Train	07:41	Euston Station	2h 22m	10:03	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	07:41	Euston Station	2h 22m	10:03	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	08:41	Euston Station	2h 23m	11:04	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags

Next departures from London to Liverpool on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:42	Euston Station	2h 21m	12:03	Liverpool Lime Street	Cheapest
Train	15:07	Euston Station	2h 16m	17:23	Liverpool Lime Street	Fastest
Train	07:41	Euston Station	2h 22m	10:03	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	07:41	Euston Station	2h 22m	10:03	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	08:41	Euston Station	2h 23m	11:04	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags

Next departures from London to Liverpool on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:41	Euston Station	2h 22m	10:03	Liverpool Lime Street	Cheapest
Train	15:07	Euston Station	2h 16m	17:23	Liverpool Lime Street	Fastest
Train	07:41	Euston Station	2h 22m	10:03	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	07:41	Euston Station	2h 22m	10:03	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	08:41	Euston Station	2h 23m	11:04	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags

Next departures from London to Liverpool on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:07	Euston Station	2h 30m	18:37	Liverpool Lime Street	Cheapest
Train	10:07	Euston Station	2h 16m	12:23	Liverpool Lime Street	Fastest
Train	07:41	Euston Station	2h 23m	10:04	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	07:41	Euston Station	2h 23m	10:04	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	08:43	Euston Station	2h 21m	11:04	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London 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 4 hours and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4hAverage duration

178 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£10 - £125	Average duration6h 43m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£27 - £337	Average duration2h 22m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£17 - £37	Average duration4h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in London and Liverpool?

London

A
Euston Station
Euston Railway Station B40 The Balcony, Eversholt St, London NW1 2DU, UK
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B
King's Cross
7 York Way, London N1 9AA, UK
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C
St Pancras International
King's Cross St. Pancras, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL, UK
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D
Waterloo
Waterloo Station Southbank, Station Approach, London SE1 8SW, UK
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E
London Bridge
51-55 St Thomas St, London SE1 3QX, UK
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F
Marylebone
Melcombe Pl, London NW1 6JJ, UK
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Liverpool

A
Liverpool One
Canning Pl, Liverpool L1, UK
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Train Companies

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

West Midlands Railway

2.5/55 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London 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 London to Liverpool?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Liverpool start from £27. The average price for this train route is around £93. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Liverpool?
The average train journey time from London to Liverpool is 2h 22m, covering a distance of 177 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 15m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the London to Liverpool route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Liverpool?
The earliest train from London to Liverpool departs at 07:40. And the latest train departs at 22:00.
Which is the best train operator from London to Liverpool?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Liverpool?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Avanti West Coast has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from London to Liverpool?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Liverpool?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

27/11

£88

28/11

£88

Today

£88

30/11

£88

01/12

£56

02/12

£42

03/12

£63

04/12

£50

The cheapest trip from London to Liverpool was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £42

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

You can expect to pay from £42 to £318 for a train ticket from London to Liverpool based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £42, which is on 2025-12-02.