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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
17 m
Average duration
17 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) 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 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 13 trains that leave Liverpool Central (LVC) for Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) on Thu, Jun 18, 13 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 8 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 17 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.
G3081911:02 PM0h17Liverpool Central (LVC)11:19 PMWaterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)$71One-way0 transfers- G3081210:17 PM0h17Liverpool Central (LVC)10:34 PMWaterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)$71One-way0 transfers
- G3082211:39 PM0h17Liverpool Central (LVC)11:56 PMWaterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)$71One-way0 transfers
- G3081710:47 PM0h17Liverpool Central (LVC)11:04 PMWaterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)$71One-way0 transfers
- G3080910:02 PM0h17Liverpool Central (LVC)10:19 PMWaterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)$71One-way0 transfers
- G3081911:02 PM0h17Liverpool Central (LVC)11:19 PMWaterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)$71One-way0 transfers
- G3081210:17 PM0h17Liverpool Central (LVC)10:34 PMWaterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)$71One-way0 transfers
- G3082211:39 PM0h17Liverpool Central (LVC)11:56 PMWaterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)$71One-way0 transfers
- G3081710:47 PM0h17Liverpool Central (LVC)11:04 PMWaterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)$71One-way0 transfers
- G3080910:02 PM0h17Liverpool Central (LVC)10:19 PMWaterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)$71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 4 miles (8 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO):
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) take longer:
Bus takes on average 38m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (17m by train vs 22m by car). Tickets start at around $7 (€6) compared to roughly $3 (€3) 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.
Direct services run with Mersey Rail, Merseyrail.
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.
Live departures
Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G30814 | On time 10:32 PM Liverpool Central (LVC) | 0h19 | 10:51 PM Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G30817 | On time 10:47 PM Liverpool Central (LVC) | 0h17 | 11:04 PM Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G30819 | On time 11:02 PM Liverpool Central (LVC) | 0h17 | 11:19 PM Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G30821 | On time 11:17 PM Liverpool Central (LVC) | 0h17 | 11:34 PM Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G30822 | On time 11:39 PM Liverpool Central (LVC) | 0h17 | 11:56 PM Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G30655 | 6:02 AM Liverpool Central (LVC) | 0h17 | 6:19 AM Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G30657 | 6:17 AM Liverpool Central (LVC) | 0h17 | 6:34 AM Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G30659 | 6:32 AM Liverpool Central (LVC) | 0h17 | 6:49 AM Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G30661 | 6:47 AM Liverpool Central (LVC) | 0h17 | 7:04 AM Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G30663 | 7:02 AM Liverpool Central (LVC) | 0h17 | 7:19 AM Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G30665 | 7:17 AM Liverpool Central (LVC) | 0h17 | 7:34 AM Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)
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Trains from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 16:47. The fastest train covers the 4 miles (8 km) distance in 17m.
Distance 4 miles (8 km) |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 4:40 AM |
Last train 4:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Mersey Rail, Merseyrail from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) trainsMersey Rail, Merseyrail trains will get you between Liverpool Central (LVC) and Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) from $4 (€3). 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 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)
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