How to get from Liverpool to York
- 138 km as the crow flies
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At a glance
Fastest
3h 18m
1 transfer
Bus + Train
€22
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Liverpool to York. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 18m by bus, train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 138 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
138 km
Liverpool to York: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Liverpool → Manchesterbus
FlixBus·45m - 2Manchester → YorktrainTransPennine Express·1h 53m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, TransPennine Express; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Liverpool to York works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Liverpool to Manchester, about 45 min. Transfer in Manchester and continue by TransPennine Express train on to York (1h 53m). In total it's roughly €22 over 3h 18m, 1 transfer.
Liverpool to York: common questions
How long does it take to get from Liverpool to York?
The most useful route takes about 3h 18m by bus, train, 1 transfer.
Is there a bus from Liverpool to York?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Liverpool to York?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is York from Liverpool?
About 138 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Liverpool to York cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €22. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Liverpool to York?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, TransPennine Express.
Can you get from Liverpool to York without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 21m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Liverpool to York?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, TransPennine Express
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026