The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Paddington (PAD)
Cheapest price
$125
Average price
$125
Fastest journey
3 h 48 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
283 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD) will cost around $125 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $125.
Of the 1 trains that leave Liverpool Central (LVC) for London Paddington (PAD) on Fri, Nov 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 283 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 48 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 3 h 48 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.


Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Paddington (PAD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €61.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€95 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Paddington (PAD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Paddington (PAD) trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:43 AM Liverpool Central (LVC) | 3h48 | 12:31 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Paddington (PAD)
Distance 175 miles (283 km) |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€61) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 07:45 |
Last train 08:34 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Paddington (PAD) start from as low as $74 (€61) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $116 (€95) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Paddington (PAD) trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Liverpool Central (LVC) and London Paddington (PAD) from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Paddington (PAD)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Paddington (PAD) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Paddington (PAD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Liverpool Central (LVC) to London Paddington (PAD)
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:25 - 00:16 Sunday 07:45 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located next to the public toilets on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Next to Mail entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: 32 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool 1
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
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