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Museum of Liverpool
Flagship city museum on the waterfront covering Liverpool’s social history, port heritage, music, and global influence.
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$128
Fastest journey
4 h 57 m
Average duration
5 h 1 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
308 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Liverpool will cost around $128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
Of the 4 trains that leave Bournemouth for Liverpool on Thu, Jun 18, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 308 km distance in an average of 5 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 57 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 5 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$122 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 41m Average total duration 9h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Liverpool:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Liverpool costing on average $122 (€99).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 11m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (4h 55m by train vs 4h 59m by car). Tickets start at around $122 (€99) compared to roughly $99 (€80) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Liverpool trains for today, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:56 AM Bournemouth | 5h08 | 1:04 PM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Bournemouth | 5h02 | 1:42 PM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:59 AM Bournemouth | 5h05 | 2:04 PM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 AM Bournemouth | 4h57 | 2:42 PM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 AM Bournemouth | 4h57 | 3:42 PM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Bournemouth | 4h57 | 5:42 PM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bournemouth to Liverpool run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 20:51. The fastest train covers the 191 miles (308 km) distance in 4h 57m.
Distance 191 miles (308 km) |
Average train duration 4h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 57m |
First train 4:10 AM |
Last train 8:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Liverpool — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Liverpool trip today.
Flagship city museum on the waterfront covering Liverpool’s social history, port heritage, music, and global influence.
Renowned public gallery with European old masters, Victorian works, and strong collections of painting, sculpture, and decorative art.
Leading modern and contemporary art gallery known for major exhibitions and national collection displays at the Royal Albert Dock.
Iconic waterfront promenade with Mersey views, the Three Graces, and some of the city’s best photo spots.
Scenic walking route along the Mersey connecting major sights, museums, and open views across the river.
Creative district filled with street art, warehouses, music venues, and photogenic corners popular with younger visitors.
Liverpool’s signature stew made with slow-cooked beef or lamb, potatoes, carrots and onions. It is the city’s best-known traditional dish and gave Liverpudlians the nickname Scousers.
A meat-free version of Scouse made with potatoes, carrots, onions and sometimes pearl barley or lentils. It reflects the city’s working-class food traditions.
A traditional Liverpool bread pudding made from leftover bread, dried fruit, spices and tea, usually served with custard. It is a nostalgic local dessert found in cafés and bakeries.
Refined fine-dining restaurant in a grand Victorian setting, known for modern British tasting menus and polished service.
Well-known food hall in the Baltic Triangle with a lively atmosphere and a range of street-food traders, bars and communal seating.
Upscale restaurant with city views, serving modern British dishes, seafood and afternoon tea in a stylish atmosphere.
Moderate by UK standards. Pubs, cafés, and transport are fairly priced, while hotels and waterfront dining cost more on weekends and during football matches.
Service charge may be added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. No tip needed for pubs at the bar. Round up taxi fares or add about 10%.
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