What is the cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Middlesbrough?

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Middlesbrough is to bus via Leeds which costs £12 - £35 and takes 4h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool to Middlesbrough?

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Middlesbrough is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Middlesbrough?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Middlesbrough station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Bus Station Stand Z via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Middlesbrough?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Middlesbrough. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Middlesbrough via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Middlesbrough?

The distance between Liverpool and Middlesbrough is 158 miles. The road distance is 136.1 miles.

How do I travel from Liverpool to Middlesbrough without a car?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Middlesbrough without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £30 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Liverpool to Middlesbrough?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Liverpool to Middlesbrough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Middlesbrough bus from?

Liverpool to Middlesbrough bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Middlesbrough train from?

Liverpool to Middlesbrough train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Middlesbrough?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Middlesbrough is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £12 - £35 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Liverpool to Middlesbrough bus arrive?

Liverpool to Middlesbrough bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Middlesbrough train arrive?

Liverpool to Middlesbrough train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Middlesbrough?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Middlesbrough is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Liverpool to Middlesbrough.

How do I get a train ticket from Liverpool to Middlesbrough?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Liverpool to Middlesbrough?

Book your Liverpool to Middlesbrough bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Middlesbrough?

There are 1455+ hotels available in Middlesbrough.

Liverpool to Middlesbrough - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Liverpool to Middlesbrough by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to DarlingtonLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
3h 17m
£31–76
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus StationUk072
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Station Stand Z172 / ...
4h 47m
£13–35
Drive 135.3 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Middlesbrough135.3 mi
2h 25m
£34–48
Train via Huddersfield
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to HuddersfieldLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to MiddlesbroughManchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
3h 40m
£37–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Station170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Express Lounge172
5h 10m
£19–48

Liverpool to Middlesbrough by train

94Weekly Trains

3h 17mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Middlesbrough.

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Distance: 157.2 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Middlesbrough, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Bus Station Stand Z via Leeds City Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 4h 47m.

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