Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

Showing times and prices for Jun 20

Cheapest price

$253

Average price

$253

Fastest journey

2 h 13 m

Average duration

2 h 19 m

Trains per day

Distance

284 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around $253 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $253.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Liverpool Central (LVC) for London Kings Cross (KGX) on Fri, Jun 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 284 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 13 m .

On Fri, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 20 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.

05:25AM2h28

Liverpool Central (LVC)

07:53AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)

$2531One-way

0 transfers

06:04AM2h23

Liverpool Central (LVC)

08:27AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)

$2531One-way

0 transfers

06:43AM2h13

Liverpool Central (LVC)

08:56AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)

$2531One-way

0 transfers

07:40AM2h23

Liverpool Central (LVC)

10:03AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)

$2531One-way

0 transfers

08:43AM2h20

Liverpool Central (LVC)

11:03AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)

$2531One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m.

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Most popular Train	Bus
€101 Average price	€16 Average price Cheapest
3h 55m Average duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 44m Average duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Overview: Train from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

United Kingdom

Trains from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $124 (€101) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $17 (€14)

Distance

176 miles (284 km)

Average train duration

3h 25m

Cheapest ticket price

$124 (€101)

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 12m

First train

08:30

Last train

11:15

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $17 (€14)

Train companies: Virgin Trains and East Midlands Trains from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains

Buy your official Virgin Trains and East Midlands Trains train tickets from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) from $40 (€33) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Virgin Trains from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 16 min
Cheapest Price: $40
Virgin Trains frequency: 12 a day

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

FAQs: Trains from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

FAQs: Travel by train from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Kings Cross (KGX).

Cheap train tickets from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) can start from as little as $72 (€59) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is $106 (€87); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train time is 2 h 57 min covering the 176 mile (284 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) leaves at 7: 22 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) leaves at 12: 58 PM.

There are 6 trains a day from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Avanti West Coast. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 12: 58 PM.

A trip to London Kings Cross (KGX) from Liverpool Central (LVC) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 57 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) by train is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool Central (LVC) and London Kings Cross (KGX) including taking a train or bus.