Travel safely - Get the latest travel advice and booking info here

Trains from
London to Liverpool

from £12

Buy tickets

Touch-free travel

Go contactless with digital tickets on your phone. Get more info

Best price for your journey

Compare and book train and coach tickets for over 200 companies, including UK rail carriers and National Express.

Get your points and discounts

We accept National Railcards, Club Eurostar and all other major cards.

Easy to book and manage

Find, book, change or cancel your tickets in an instant.

Pay with confidence

Buy tickets with PayPal, ApplePay, Visa, Amex and all international credit cards.

Touch-free travel

Go contactless with digital tickets on your phone. Get more info

  1. departed
    London Euston
    on time
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Platform 6 estimated
    0 changes
    Off Peak
  2. on time
    London Euston
    12:37
    London Euston
    14:12
    Crewe
    Platform 5
    14:31
    Crewe
    Platform 11 estimated
    15:15
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Platform 10 estimated
    on time
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Platform 10 estimated
    1 change
    Off Peak
  3. on time
    London Euston
    on time
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Platform 9 estimated
    0 changes
    Off Peak
  4. on time
    London Euston
    13:37
    London Euston
    15:12
    Crewe
    Platform 5 estimated
    15:31
    Crewe
    Platform 11 estimated
    16:12
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Platform 10 estimated
    on time
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Platform 10 estimated
    1 change
    Off Peak
  5. on time
    London Euston
    on time
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Platform 9 estimated
    0 changes
    Off Peak
  6. on time
    London Euston
    14:37
    London Euston
    16:12
    Crewe
    Platform 5 estimated
    16:31
    Crewe
    Platform 11 estimated
    17:15
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Platform 10 estimated
    on time
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Platform 10 estimated
    1 change
    Off Peak
  7. on time
    London Euston
    on time
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Platform 9 estimated
    0 changes
    Off Peak
  8. on time
    London Euston
    15:37
    London Euston
    17:12
    Crewe
    Platform 5 estimated
    17:32
    Crewe
    Platform 11 estimated
    18:15
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Platform 8 estimated
    on time
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Platform 8 estimated
    1 change
    Off Peak
  9. on time
    London Euston
    on time
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Platform 9 estimated
    0 changes
    Off Peak
  10. on time
    London Euston
    16:37
    London Euston
    18:12
    Crewe
    Platform 5 estimated
    18:31
    Crewe
    Platform 11 estimated
    19:15
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Platform 10 estimated
    on time
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Platform 10 estimated
    1 change
    Off Peak
Peak and off-peak explained

Journey information from London to Liverpool

  • Train Fares from: £12
  • Fastest route:
  • Slowest route:
  • Average journey time:
  • Changes: Direct

London to Liverpool by First Class train

Tired of travelling in Standard? Why not treat yourself to an upgrade and take a First Class Avanti West Coast train from London to Liverpool? Not only will you be more comfortable on your journey, but you’ll also get to enjoy a bunch of other perks including:

  • Tables so you can eat and drink in a more refined manner, or work on the go
  • Fast, reliable WiFi
  • Power sockets at every seat, so you can keep all your gadgets charged up
  • Complimentary food and drink
  • Access to exclusive First Class lounges at train stations at London Euston and Liverpool Lime Street (on the return journey)

Now, this might just blow your mind, but on odd occasions, First Class tickets can end up cheaper than Standard tickets! That’s right – so always check First Class prices when booking your tickets. You never know, you might end up with an unexpected treat.

London to Liverpool train times information

Avanti West Coast (formerly Virgin Trains) operate a direct service from London to Liverpool Lime Street departing at every 7 minutes past the hour, taking 2h 12m. There’s also a direct West Midlands Trains service, although this stops at more stations along the way and takes around 3h 54m. You can also travel from London to Liverpool via an indirect service, leaving at every 10 minutes and 40 minutes past the hour and changing at Crewe to hop on a West Midlands Trains service, which takes around 2h 33m.

If you’re travelling on a direct Avanti West Coast (formerly Virgin Trains) service, the onboard food shop serves hot and cold drinks and snacks. Free WiFi is available on all Avanti West Coast (formerly Virgin Trains), as well as free films, tv programmes, magazines and games via their Avanti Media entertainment service on Voyager trains. Travelling in First Class? You’ll enjoy complimentary at-seat dining during your journey (Monday to Friday only).

*Information correct at time of writing (August 2019). May be subject to change.

Find out more information about how to buy cheap train tickets to Liverpool.

  • How long does it take to travel from London to Liverpool by train?

    The average journey time between London and Liverpool is . On an average weekday, there are 62 trains travelling from London to Liverpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays.

    Avg. Duration

  • What is the fastest journey from London to Liverpool by train?

    The fastest journey time by train is .

  • How much does the train from London to Liverpool cost?

    Train tickets from London to Liverpool can start from as little as £12 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book.

  • Are there direct trains from London to Liverpool?

    Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Liverpool without having to change trains. Use our journey planner above to get direct train times from London to Liverpool.

    Direct

  • What is the distance between London and Liverpool?

    The distance between London and Liverpool is 178 miles.

    Distance: 178 miles

  • What time is the first train from London to Liverpool?

    The first train from London to Liverpool departs at .

    What time is the last train from London to Liverpool?

    The last train from London to Liverpool departs at .

    First train
    Last train
    No sleeper services are available. There may also be fewer services on weekends and public holidays; use the Journey Planner above to search for a specific train on your chosen travel date.

  • If you're like us, you've probably seen the sheer number of ticket types available in the UK and wondered ''Why are there so many?!'' Well, luckily we've put together a handy guide to all the variations of train ticket you may encounter on your travels.

    Our guide to ticket types:
    *Please note that not all types of train tickets are available for every journey. Factors such as the time, date and train company you'll be using can affect the availability of each one.

London to Liverpool timetable

Check out the next trains departing from London to Liverpool for Sunday 11th Apr 2021. For the full train timetable, or to search for a later time or date, click here.

DepartsArrivesDuration
12:0514:202h 15m, direct
12:3715:152h 38m, 1 change
13:0215:192h 17m, direct
13:3716:122h 35m, 1 change
14:0216:232h 21m, direct
14:3717:152h 38m, 1 change
15:0517:212h 16m, direct
15:3718:152h 38m, 1 change
16:0518:212h 16m, direct
16:3719:152h 38m, 1 change

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

Looking for other travel options? We also sell National Express coach tickets across the UK. Check out times and tickets for London to Liverpool by bus.

How to find cheap train tickets from London to Liverpool

Did you know that most train companies in the UK increase their prices as the departure date approaches? Our aim is to help you save – we’ll help you find the cheapest tickets, and even tell you when the prices are likely to increase with Price Prediction

1 monthin advance‡
from£12
2 weeksin advance‡
from£12
1 weekin advance‡
from£12
today‡
from£12

Book in advance.

Save up to 61%** when you book in advance. Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert to get notified when your tickets are released.

Consider a Season Ticket.

If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for London to Liverpool is right for you.

Use your Railcard.

National Railcards offer up to 1/3 off train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide. Save even more on UK train tickets with SplitSave, our latest app feature. Find out more about split tickets.

**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.
‡Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.

Looking for more ideas?