Liverpool to York train from $9 (€8) with Transpennine Express

Cheap train tickets from Liverpool to York

Showing times and prices for Oct 16

Cheapest

$39

Average

$44

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

C29963

09:54AM2h10

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

12:04PMYork station (YRK)

$391One-way

0 transfers

C29959

08:54AM2h10

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

11:04AMYork station (YRK)

$441One-way

0 transfers

C42399

10:19AM3h17

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

01:36PMYork station (YRK)

$461One-way

1 transfer

S59607

10:25AM3h11

Moorfields (MRF)

01:36PMYork station (YRK)

$461One-way

2 transfers

G31262

10:22AM3h14

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

01:36PMYork station (YRK)

$461One-way

1 transfer

Liverpool to York train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Transpennine Express C29959	08:54AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	2h10	11:04AM York station (YRK)	0 transfersDirect
Transpennine Express C29963	09:54AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	2h10	12:04PM York station (YRK)	0 transfersDirect
Transpennine Express C42399	10:19AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	3h17	01:36PM York station (YRK)	1 transfer
Transpennine Express G31262	10:22AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	3h14	01:36PM York station (YRK)	1 transfer
Transpennine Express S59607	10:25AM Moorfields (MRF)	3h11	01:36PM York station (YRK)	2 transfers

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Liverpool to York?

The best time to book your train from Liverpool to York is 35 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Liverpool to York route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Liverpool to York per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Liverpool to York.

Trains

from $31

Buses

from $19

Fastest train times from Liverpool to York

Showing times and prices for Oct 16

Fastest Journey

2 h 10 m

Average

2 h 48 m

Trains per day

Distance

139 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Liverpool for York every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

C29963

09:54AM2h10

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

12:04PMYork station (YRK)

$391One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

C29959

08:54AM2h10

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

11:04AMYork station (YRK)

$441One-way

0 transfers

S59607

10:25AM3h11

Moorfields (MRF)

01:36PMYork station (YRK)

$461One-way

2 transfers

G31262

10:22AM3h14

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

01:36PMYork station (YRK)

$461One-way

1 transfer

C42399

10:19AM3h17

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

01:36PMYork station (YRK)

$461One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Liverpool to York

Distance	86 miles (138 km)
Average train duration	1 h 52 min
Average train ticket price	$43 (€37)
Train frequency	16 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 12 direct trains a day
Train providers	TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express

Trains from Liverpool to York cover the 86 miles (138 km) long route taking on average 1 h 52 min with our travel partners like TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $43 (€37), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $24 (€20). Travelers depart most frequently from Liverpool Lime Street and arrive in York.

Train providers: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) and first_transpennine_express from Liverpool to York trains

Travel between Liverpool and York from $25 (€22) with Omio’s train partners TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) and first_transpennine_express! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Train information from Liverpool to York with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 2 h 2 min
Cheapest Price: $25

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train operating companies in the United Kingdom. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys from Liverpool to York. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Train information from Liverpool to York with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 3 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: $94
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Liverpool to York

FAQs: Travel by train from Liverpool to York 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 to York.

Cheap train tickets from Liverpool to York can start from as little as $24 (€20) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Liverpool to York is $43 (€37); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Liverpool to York is on average 1 h 52 min for the 86 mile (138 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Liverpool and York by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Liverpool to York leaves at 4: 52 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Liverpool to York leaves at 7: 42 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Liverpool to York without having to change trains with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. There are 12 direct trains from Liverpool to York each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the journey from Liverpool to York you can take a train with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to York from Liverpool on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 42 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Liverpool Lime Street, which is located around 0.2 miles (346 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at York, located 0.5 miles (787 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to York from Liverpool is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 52 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Liverpool to York is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Liverpool to York including taking a train or bus.

Popular train stations from Liverpool to York

Liverpool

York

The major railway station for departures from Liverpool is Liverpool Lime Street. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Liverpool Lime Street for your journey between Liverpool and York.

Liverpool Lime Street Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Lime St, Liverpool L1 1JD, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05: 00 - 23: 38 | Sun: 07: 15 - 23: 05

Public transit options for Liverpool Lime Street

Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.