What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Liverpool?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Liverpool is to bus which costs £9 - £40 and takes 6h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Liverpool?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Liverpool is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £40 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via London Victoria and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Liverpool?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Liverpool is 196 miles. The road distance is 211.6 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Liverpool without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Liverpool without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £40 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Liverpool?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Waterloo Station to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Liverpool bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Liverpool train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Waterloo Station to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Liverpool is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £40 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £40 and takes 6h 49m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £370 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Liverpool bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Liverpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Liverpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Liverpool is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Waterloo Station to Liverpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Liverpool?

Book your Waterloo Station to Liverpool train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Liverpool?

There are 2098+ hotels available in Liverpool.

Can I share a ride from Waterloo Station to Liverpool?

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

Waterloo Station to Liverpool - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

There are 9 ways to get from Waterloo Station 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 StreetLondon Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
2h 57m
£42–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Liverpool, Liverpool OneUk021 / ...
6h 49m
£9–38
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Liverpool209.7 mi
4h 25m
£20–35
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, 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 44m
£73–241
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Station400 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One550 / ...
7h 12m
£21–81
Drive 210.3 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Liverpool210.3 mi
3h 41m
£52–74
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)LHR - LPL
5h 29m
£114–363
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)LCY - LPL
4h 59m
£215–710
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street
5h 2m
£88–231

Waterloo Station to Liverpool by subway and train

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2h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 194.6 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Liverpool, 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Liverpool, Liverpool One every 3 hours. Tickets cost £7–35 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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