The average train between County Durham and Liverpool takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from County Durham 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 County Durham and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from County Durham is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from County Durham to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from County Durham station and arriving at Liverpool station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
County Durham to Liverpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.
County Durham to Liverpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your County Durham to Liverpool train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between County Durham and Liverpool is 161 km. The road distance is 248 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Darlington to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 24m.