The average train between Bristol and Liverpool takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol to Liverpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bristol and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Liverpool station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Bristol to Liverpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Liverpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Bristol to Liverpool train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Bristol and Liverpool is 219 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Liverpool Lime Street via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 28m.