The average train between Waterloo Station and Liverpool takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Waterloo Station 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 Waterloo Station and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at Liverpool station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Waterloo Station to Liverpool train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Euston station.
Waterloo Station to Liverpool train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Waterloo Station to Liverpool train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Waterloo Station and Liverpool is 287.5 km. The road distance is 313 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 21m.