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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Plovdiv is to bus and night train and train which costs $45 - $70 and takes 30h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Plovdiv is to bus and fly which takes 7h 45m and costs $120 - $370.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Plovdiv via London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Dimitrovgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 19m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Plovdiv?

The distance between Liverpool and Plovdiv is 2433 km.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Plovdiv without a car is to bus and night train and train which takes 30h 49m and costs $45 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Liverpool to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Plovdiv train from?

Liverpool to Plovdiv train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

What is the time difference between Liverpool and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 2h ahead of Liverpool. It is currently 3:59 AM in Liverpool and 5:59 AM in Plovdiv.

Where does the Liverpool to Plovdiv train arrive?

Liverpool to Plovdiv train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 727+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

Liverpool to Plovdiv - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Liverpool to Plovdiv by bus, plane, night train, train, car, car train, shuttle, busferry, or car ferry

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

Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Plovdiv Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Edge Hill Station to Manchester Airport The Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)MAN - PDV
7h 45m
$122–364
Bus, night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Bucharest Obor
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Stara Zagora
3. Take the train from Stara Zagora to PlovdivRe
30h 49m
$45–70
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Wien MeidlingNj
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Dimitrovgrad
6. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to PlovdivRe / ...
47h 19m
$513–1,315
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Liverpool to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Plovdiv
27h 5m
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Edge Hill Station to Manchester Airport The Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)MAN - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
9h 4m
$99–187
Fly Liverpool to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LPL - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
8h 43m
$108–308
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BHX - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontium
10h 16m
$123–281
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Plovdiv Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Euston
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)STN - PDV
10h 17m
$134–668
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Plovdiv Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Milton Keynes Central
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)LTN - PDV
10h 10m
$87–519
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BHX - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plovdiv
13h 27m
$350–712
Bus and ferry, shuttle
1. Take the busferry from Liverpool Elmway close to Bucharest
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Plovdiv
3d
$352–590
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Plovdiv
28h 12m
$565–838

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) flights

4Weekly Planes

5h 37mAverage Duration

$112Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Liverpool to Plovdiv.

Launch map view

Distance: 2,433.5 km
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Plovdiv. However, you can take the bus to Manchester Airport The Station, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Plovdiv Airport (PDV), walk to Plovdiv International Airport, then take the bus to Plovdiv. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Plovdiv via Bucharest Obor, Gara Obor, Gara de Nord, Bucharest, Stara Zagora, and Stara Zagora in around 30h 49m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Bulgaria

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.