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

The cheapest way to get from London to Merseyside is to bus which costs £14 - £40 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Merseyside is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £45 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between London and Merseyside?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Merseyside station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Bidston Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One and The Metquarter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between London and Merseyside?

No, there is no direct train from London to Merseyside. However, there are services departing from London Euston and arriving at Bidston via Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from London to Merseyside?

The distance between London and Merseyside is 198 miles. The road distance is 208.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Merseyside without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £45 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from London to Merseyside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Merseyside bus from?

London to Merseyside bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Merseyside train from?

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

Train or bus from London to Merseyside?

The best way to get from London to Merseyside is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £45 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Queen Square Bus Station, which costs £16 - £50 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the London to Merseyside bus arrive?

London to Merseyside bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the London to Merseyside train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Merseyside?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Merseyside is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from London to Merseyside.

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

Book your London to Merseyside train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Merseyside?

There are 2128+ hotels available in Merseyside.

London to Merseyside - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from London to Merseyside by train, bus, car, or plane

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 StreetLondon Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
2h 49m
£47–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hamilton Square Station423 / ...
7h
£14–39
Bus via Queen Square Bus Station
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Liverpool, Liverpool OneUk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Bidston Station407
6h 16m
£17–48
Drive 207.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Merseyside207.3 mi
3h 48m
£52–75
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street
4h 51m
£76–256

London to Merseyside by train and foot

90Weekly Services

2h 49mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 197.3 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between London, England and Merseyside, Wirral, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £40–190 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Bidston Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and The Metquarter in around 6h 16m.

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