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

The cheapest way to get from London to Liverpool is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Liverpool is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £70 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between London and Liverpool?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between London and Liverpool?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Euston and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from London to Liverpool?

The distance between London and Liverpool is 194 miles. The road distance is 210.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Liverpool without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £70 - £180.

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

The train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street takes 2h 16m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the London to Liverpool bus from?

London to Liverpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Liverpool train from?

London to Liverpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from London to Liverpool?

The best way to get from London to Liverpool is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the London to Liverpool bus arrive?

London to Liverpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the London to Liverpool train arrive?

London to Liverpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from London to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Liverpool is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from London to Liverpool.

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

Book your London to Liverpool train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Liverpool?

There are 2178+ hotels available in Liverpool.

Can I share a ride from London to Liverpool?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London and Liverpool. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

London to Liverpool - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane

There are 6 ways to get from London to Liverpool by train, bus, rideshare, plane, 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 London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
2h 16m
£70–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 550 / ...
6h 15m
£19–35
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Liverpoolrideshare 209.7 mi
4h 10m
£20–35
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4h 21m
£63–233
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
2. Take the train from Oxford to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4h 57m
Drive 209.7 mi
1. Drive from London to Liverpoolcar 209.7 mi
3h 39m
£52–74

London to Liverpool by train

194Weekly Trains

2h 16mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192.4 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £70–180 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Liverpool, Liverpool One every 4 hours. Tickets cost £29–40 and the journey takes 6h 15m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a day.

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