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Liverpool Lime Street to Wick by train

First train

04:20

Last train

22:36

Departure station

Liverpool Lime Street

Arrival station

Wick

Journey time

From 12h 7m

Distance

348 miles (560 km)

Frequency

11 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo

Travelling from Liverpool Lime Street to Wick by train

Looking to travel from Liverpool Lime Street to Wick by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 16 hours 16 minutes to travel from Liverpool Lime Street to Wick by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 12 hours 7 minutes though. You'll usually find 11 trains per day running along the 348 miles (560 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Wick, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Lumo to get to Wick. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Liverpool Lime Street to Wick in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Liverpool Lime Street to Wick? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wick take?

The average journey time by train between Liverpool Lime Street and Wick is 16 hours and 16 minutes, with around 11 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Liverpool Lime Street and Wick by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wick is 12 hours and 7 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wick?

No, there are no direct train services from Liverpool Lime Street to Wick. Travelling from Liverpool Lime Street to Wick by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wick leave?

The first train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wick leaves at 04:20. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wick leave?

The last train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wick leaves at 22:36. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Liverpool Lime Street and Wick by train?

Trains travelling from Liverpool Lime Street to Wick cover a distance of around 348 miles (560 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Wick to Liverpool Lime Street.

Cheap train tickets from Liverpool Lime Street to Wick

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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