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It takes an average of 2h 56m to travel from Liverpool to London by train, over a distance of around 178 miles (287 km). There are normally 38 trains per day travelling from Liverpool to London and tickets for this journey start from £18.20 when you book in advance.
Trains to London from Liverpool
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It takes an average of 2 hours 56 minutes to travel from Liverpool to London by train. You'll find on average 38 trains per day running on this route.
Trains are direct, so once you’re on board you can sit back and relax.
Trains on this route are operated by Avanti West Coast.
The journey from Liverpool to London starts at £18.20. Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Liverpool to London?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
Avanti West Coast trains from Liverpool to London
Find more about the Avanti West Coast trains serving the Liverpool-London route:
Avanti West Coast is a major rail operator on Britain’s West Coast Main Line. It operates high-speed intercity trains linking London to major British cities, such as Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
If you are travelling between Liverpool and London, you’ll be on Avanti’s recently refurbished Pendolino trains. These are the ‘tilting’ trains that lean into curves on the tracks, allowing a higher top speed of 125mph.
Avanti West Coast train classes from Liverpool to London
On Avanti West Coast trains between Liverpool and London, you’ll have the choice of three classes: Standard, Standard Premium and First:
Standard Class
In Standard Class on Avanti West Coast services from Liverpool to London you’ll be able to make use of the following onboard services:
- Free onboard WiFi.
- Access to the onboard shop where you can purchase food and drink.
- Refurbished seats and tables.
- Power sockets at selected table and window seats.
Standard Premium Class
In Standard Premium Class, you’ll receive the same amenities as Standard Class, plus:
- Larger seats.
- A guaranteed table at your seat.
- Power sockets at every window seat.
First Class
In First Class, you’ll benefit from all the above, as well as:
- At-seat service.
- Complimentary food and drink on board.
- Access to First Class lounges at Liverpool Lime Street and London Euston (up to two hours before departure and up to one hour after arrival). Complimentary snacks, soft drinks and coffee are available.
Onboard services from Liverpool to London
Here are the services available on board Avanti West Coast trains from Liverpool to London:
Luggage
Food and drink
WiFi
Bikes
Pets
Passenger Assist
How to get to Liverpool Lime Street station
Your journey to London starts at Liverpool Lime Street station. Here are the best ways to get there:
You’ll find Liverpool Lime Street station in the centre of the city, just opposite St George’s Hall. You can get there by:
- By foot: From Liverpool’s historic waterfront, you can walk to Lime Street in under 20 minutes by heading east through the centre of the city. The station is just opposite St George’s Hall and St Johns Shopping Centre.
- By Merseyrail: Lime Street station is on Merseyrail’s Wirral Line, meaning you can take a direct train from Birkenhead to Lime Street underground station. You can also switch at Moorfields from the Northern Line and catch a Wirral Line train to Lime Street underground station. There are also connecting Northern services from Warrington and Wigan which arrive directly at Lime Street mainline station.
- By bus: Over 30 bus services terminate at Queen Square Bus Station, which is less than a 5-minute walk from the entrance of Lime Street Station.
Everything you need to know about Liverpool Lime Street station
Did you know: Liverpool Lime Street station is the oldest surviving grand terminal mainline station in the world?
Liverpool Lime Street station was opened in 1836 and has undergone many extensions, upgrades and renovations in the years since. Here are some of the amenities you’ll find in the station today:
- First Class lounge (for Avanti First Class customers only)
- Taxi rank
- Bike storage
- Public WiFi
- Step-free access to all platforms
- Toilets (with baby-changing facilities)
- Left luggage
- Shops and refreshments
Arriving at London Euston station from Liverpool
Here’s how to make your way through London after arriving at Euston station:
London Euston station is located on the northern edge of Central London, just outside the city’s inner ring road. From here you can reach anywhere in the capital quickly by using public transport:
- By foot: Popular areas for hotels and accommodation are within walking distance of Euston, as well as some popular attractions: the British Museum is just under a 20-minute walk south of the station.
- By tube: Euston Underground station is on the Northern and Victoria lines. 5 minutes’ walk away is Euston Square, which is on the Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City and Circle lines.
- By bus: You’ll find a bus station in front of the station, which serves bus lines in all directions.
- By taxi: There is a taxi rank in front of the station facing onto Euston Road.
Using public transport in London
Public transport in London is managed by Transport for London (TfL). Here are the best ways to pay for your journeys in London:
Paying for your TfL journey
While it is possible to buy single and return tickets and paper travelcards from ticket machines in stations, it is more convenient—and often cheaper—to pay for your journey using an Oyster card or using a contactless card.
- Oyster Cards can be bought from all tube stations and Oyster Ticket Stops in newsagents in London. They cost £7 each and can be topped up with credit at ticket machines at tube stations or Oyster ticket Stops.
- You can use your contactless bank card or device to pay for journeys.
Touching in and out
On buses and trams in London you only need to touch in. For all other journey types (Tube, rail, DLR, Overground, Elizabeth Line etc.), you need to touch in at the beginning of your journey and out at the end. If you don’t touch in/out, you’ll be charged a maximum fare.
Discover London
You won’t run out of things to see and do in London. But if you need some inspiration for where to start, here are some ideas:
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