Trains to Liverpool from London Waterloo
| First train | 03:46 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:59 | |
| Departure station | London Waterloo | |
| Arrival station | Liverpool | |
| Journey time | From 2h 51m | |
| Distance | 179 miles (288 km) | |
| Frequency | 112 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Lumo, Merseyrail, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales |
Trains to Liverpool from London Waterloo
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It takes an average of 5 hours 4 minutes to travel from London Waterloo to Liverpool by train. You'll find on average 112 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Liverpool by train; you'll need to make 1 change.
Trains on this route are operated by Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express.
Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
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