The average train between Middlesbrough and Liverpool takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Liverpool station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Middlesbrough to Liverpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.
Middlesbrough to Liverpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Liverpool train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Liverpool is 172.6 km. The road distance is 253 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Darlington to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 27m.