The average train between Liverpool and Middlesbrough takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool to Middlesbrough. 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 Liverpool and Middlesbrough. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Middlesbrough at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Middlesbrough. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Middlesbrough station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Liverpool to Middlesbrough train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Middlesbrough train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Liverpool to Middlesbrough train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Liverpool and Middlesbrough is 172.6 km. The road distance is 253 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 24m.