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West Hampstead to Liverpool Lime Street by train

First train

05:32

Last train

23:01

Departure station

West Hampstead

Arrival station

Liverpool Lime Street

Journey time

From 3h 15m

Distance

174 miles (280 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

London Overground, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales

How to travel from West Hampstead to Liverpool Lime Street by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from West Hampstead to Liverpool Lime Street? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between West Hampstead and Liverpool Lime Street, which usually take 5 hours 43 minutes to complete the 174 miles (280 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 15 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Liverpool Lime Street by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from West Hampstead to Liverpool Lime Street if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Liverpool Lime Street? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

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

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

The fastest journey time by train from West Hampstead to Liverpool Lime Street is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Is there a direct train from West Hampstead to Liverpool Lime Street?

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

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

The first train from West Hampstead to Liverpool Lime Street leaves at 05:32. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

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

The last train from West Hampstead to Liverpool Lime Street leaves at 23:01. 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 West Hampstead and Liverpool Lime Street by train?

Trains travelling from West Hampstead to Liverpool Lime Street cover a distance of around 174 miles (280 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

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

Cheap train tickets from West Hampstead to Liverpool Lime Street

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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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