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Outbound fromHarpenden to Liverpool by train
It takes an average of 7h 8m to travel from Harpenden to Liverpool by train, over a distance of around 156 miles (251 km). There are normally 6 trains per day travelling from Harpenden to Liverpool and tickets for this journey start from £125.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:23 | |
| Departure station | Harpenden | |
| Arrival station | Liverpool | |
| Journey time | From 3h 40m | |
| Distance | 156 miles (251 km) | |
| Frequency | 6 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £125.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Harpenden to Liverpool in 3 hours 40 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Harpenden to Liverpool? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 8 minutes to travel the 156 miles (251 km) from Harpenden to Liverpool by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 40 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 6 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway to Liverpool. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Harpenden to Liverpool in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £125.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Liverpool by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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