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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price on Oct 05
$21
Average ticket price on Oct 05
$124
Fastest journey on Oct 05
2 h 13 m
Average journey duration on Oct 05
2 h 19 m
Trains on Oct 05
54
Distance
286 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to London will cost around $124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
On Mon, Oct 05, we found 54 trains from Liverpool to London, including 27 direct services.
On Mon, Oct 05 the direct trains cover the 286 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 Mon, Oct 05 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.
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W34182Trains from Liverpool to London run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€9) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 177 miles (286 km) distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 177 miles (286 km) |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€9) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to London trains for today, Sunday, October 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W33155 | On time 8:10 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h53 | 11:03 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33195+ W84663 | Delayed 8:23 AM 8:13 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h58 | 12:11 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W33253 | On time 8:34 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h13 | 11:47 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33368+ W84669 | Delayed 9:25 AM 9:20 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h25 | 12:45 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W33309 | On time 9:34 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h00 | 12:34 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33326 | On time 9:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h21 | 1:04 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33326 · W33171 | On time 9:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h59 | 12:42 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W33141+ W84675 | Delayed 10:21 AM 10:20 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h00 | 1:20 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W33261 | On time 10:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h27 | 1:10 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33147+ W84681 | Delayed 11:27 AM 11:20 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h58 | 2:18 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W33245 | On time 11:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h21 | 2:04 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33164 | On time 12:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h27 | 2:31 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33191+ W84688 | Delayed 12:26 PM 12:20 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h59 | 3:19 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W33218 | On time 12:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h21 | 3:04 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33138+ W84694 | Delayed 1:24 PM 1:20 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h59 | 4:19 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W33364 | On time 1:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h22 | 4:05 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33050 | On time 2:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h23 | 4:31 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33314+ W84699 | Delayed 2:24 PM 2:20 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h59 | 5:19 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W33303 | On time 2:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h21 | 5:04 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33077 | On time 3:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h23 | 5:31 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33275+ W84707 | Delayed 3:24 PM 3:20 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h58 | 6:18 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W33308 | On time 3:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h21 | 6:04 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01290 | On time 4:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h23 | 6:31 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33163+ W84713 | Delayed 4:26 PM 4:20 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h59 | 7:19 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W33199 | On time 4:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h22 | 7:05 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33078 | On time 5:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h23 | 7:31 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33140+ W84718 | Delayed 5:24 PM 5:20 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h59 | 8:19 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W33129 | On time 5:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h21 | 8:04 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W00571 | On time 6:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h26 | 8:34 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33304+ W84723 | Delayed 6:28 PM 6:20 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h10 | 9:30 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W33036 | On time 6:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h21 | 9:04 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33292+ W84731 | Delayed 7:28 PM 7:20 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h32 | 10:52 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W33123 | On time 7:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h55 | 10:38 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33240+ W84735 | Delayed 8:28 PM 8:20 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h44 | 1:04 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W33234 · W33240 | On time 8:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h21 | 1:04 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
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By Simon Andersen
Liverpool is one of the UK’s largest cities, known for its rich musical heritage and maritime history as a major port. It’s a great stop to include on any UK itinerary. In this article, I’ll show you how to travel to London aboard the new Evero long-distance train.

The interior of a Standard Class carriage on an Avanti West Coast train.
Connecting Liverpool and London are the direct trains operated by Avanti West Coast. The journey covers roughly 290 kilometers in just over two hours, making it the fastest way to travel between the two cities.
Train travel in the UK is straightforward, with frequent departures and no check-in process. Simply scan your ticket at the platform barrier, find your train, and take a seat—it's that easy.
Liverpool Lime Street is the city’s main station and the oldest major railway terminal in the world still in use, dating back to 1836. While not modern, it has some convenience stores, basic seating, and is within walking distance of the city center.
Trains from Liverpool arrive at London Euston, a central station with excellent London Underground connections for getting around the city.
From Liverpool, there are one to two direct trains per hour to London, all operated by Avanti West Coast. Journey times are around 2 hours and 15 minutes, depending on stops. Slower, cheaper trains with connections and various buses to Liverpool can also be found on Omio for quick and easy comparison. I opted for one of the fast, direct Avanti trains.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street was easy, as it's just a short walk from my hotel. The historic station itself is a sight worth seeing. There’s no formal check-in process on British trains, so you can just scan your ticket and board. Avanti uses two types of trains on this route (I explain both of them below): The older Pendolino The new Evero Both offer: An onboard buffet Power outlets Free Wi-Fi, which worked well for light browsing throughout the journey. Plenty of luggage space Seating on both is identical in Standard Class, but in my experience, the First Class seats on the Pendolino are slightly better. The Pendolino also has a tilting mechanism, which may cause motion sickness, so sensitive travelers may prefer the non-tilting Evero. However, First Class can be very expensive, so I only recommend it if the price difference is small. Alternatively, Standard Premium offers the same seating without lounge access or meals but is often priced much closer to a standard ticket. The ride to London isn’t especially scenic, mostly just passing through flat agricultural fields, which get progressively more urban as the train approaches London. But if you watch out on the right side as you pass Crewe Station, you’ll spot some beautifully preserved heritage trains. They serve as reminders of Britain’s proud history as the nation that invented the railway. The train arrived at London Euston on time, just before lunch, ready to explore the city.

An exterior view of an Avanti West Coast Pendolino train at a station.
Ticket prices vary dynamically and can get very expensive at the last minute, so be sure to book early! Starting fares:
| Item | Cost (eur) |
|---|---|
| Ticket price | €146 |
| Food & drinks | € |
| Travel to departure station | € |
| Travel from arrival station | € |
| Total | € 146 |
While the train from Liverpool to London can be pricey, it remains the fastest and most convenient way to travel from city center to city center. Both the Pendolino and Evero trains are modern and comfortable, so your preference may depend on motion sensitivity or seat comfort. Just make sure to book your trip on Omio early to avoid high-priced last-minute fares.

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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to London 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Liverpool to London trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to London Euston station pair, with some services arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Liverpool South Parkway is 8 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool South Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool South Parkway. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Parking, WC.
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool South Parkway: 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” Platforms are accessible via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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: Yes.
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: 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.
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Heathrow Terminal 5 is 25 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminal 5 has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminal 5.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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