How to get from London to Liverpool
On Routavio you can compare the ways from London to Liverpool by price and travel time.
- 284 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 21m
- 35 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 21m
direct
Train
€33
Cheapest
4h 55m
direct
Bus
€21
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Liverpool. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 21m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 284 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €7, on Wed, Oct 14.
284 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €11Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 2h 21mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €7Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€11Omio catalogue, Oct 202h 21m · directSee Train details
- Bus€7Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Liverpool: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London → LiverpooltrainAvanti West Coast·2h 21m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from London to Liverpool
FlixBus runs 35 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:05 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 35 | 00:05 | 23:30 |
| Avanti West Coasttrain | 28 | 06:16 | 22:00 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:05
- 00:30
- 01:05
- 05:00
- 05:30
- 06:00
- 06:30
- 07:00
- 07:30
- 08:00
- 08:30
- 09:00
- 09:30
- 09:40
- 10:00
- 10:40
- 12:00
- 12:40
- 13:00
- 13:40
- 14:00
- 14:40
- 15:00
- 15:40
- 16:00
- 16:40
- 18:00
- 18:35
- 19:00
- 19:35
- 20:00
- 20:35
- 22:30
- 23:05
- 23:30
All departuresAvanti West Coast
- 06:16
- 06:36
- 07:43
- 08:07
- 08:43
- 09:05
- 09:43
- 10:07
- 10:43
- 11:07
- 11:43
- 12:43
- 13:07
- 13:43
- 14:43
- 15:07
- 15:43
- 16:07
- 16:43
- 17:07
- 17:43
- 18:07
- 18:43
- 19:07
- 19:43
- 20:07
- 20:43
- 22:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Avanti West Coast, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Liverpool works
Start with a Avanti West Coast train from London to Liverpool, about 2h 21m. In total it's roughly €33 over 2h 21m, direct, no transfers.
London to Liverpool: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Liverpool?
The most useful route takes about 2h 21m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from London to Liverpool?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:05 and the last at 23:30, from London Finchley Road, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Liverpool?
35 a day with FlixBus, between 00:05 and 23:30.
Which station does the bus from London to Liverpool leave from?
London Finchley Road with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from London to Liverpool?
The first train with Avanti West Coast leaves at 06:16 and the last at 22:00, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from London to Liverpool?
28 a day with Avanti West Coast, between 06:16 and 22:00.
How far is Liverpool from London?
About 284 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Liverpool cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €12 to €21. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run London to Liverpool?
On this route you travel with Avanti West Coast, FlixBus.
Can you get from London to Liverpool without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 16m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Liverpool?
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: Avanti West Coast
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026