The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price
$168
Average price
$168
Fastest journey
3 h 28 m
Average duration
3 h 28 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
275 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around $168 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $168.
It's difficult to get from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) without transferring at least 2 times.
W33442+
Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+
C376881:36 PM3h28Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)5:04 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$1681One-way2 transfers
W33608+
C37592+
Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston12:36 PM3h28Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)4:04 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$1681One-way2 transfers
W33442+
Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+
C376881:36 PM3h28Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)5:04 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$1681One-way2 transfers
W33608+
C37592+
Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston12:36 PM3h28Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)4:04 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$1681One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 170 miles (275 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$100 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV):
A bus is $73 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) costing on average $100 (€81).
Other travel options to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Tickets start at around $100 (€81) compared to roughly $111 (€89) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 3h 40m versus 3h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for today, Friday, August 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+ W34016+ G38523+ G15907 | On time 10:21 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h38 | 1:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4 transfers | |
Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+ W34016+ G38523+ G15907 | On time 10:25 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h34 | 1:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4 transfers | |
Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+ W34243+ C37469 | On time 10:36 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h28 | 2:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W34187+ G38525+ C37516 | 11:06 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h53 | 2:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4 transfers | |
Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+ W34187+ G38525+ G15922 | On time 11:21 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h38 | 2:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4 transfers | |
Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+ W34187+ G38525+ C37966 | 11:25 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h34 | 2:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4 transfers | |
Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+ W34035+ C37563 | On time 11:36 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h36 | 3:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W34007+ G38527+ G15900 | 12:06 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h53 | 3:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4 transfers | |
Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+ W34007+ G38527+ G15900 | 12:21 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h38 | 3:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4 transfers | |
Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+ W34007+ G38527+ C38047 | On time 12:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h34 | 3:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4 transfers | |
Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+ W34099+ C37660 | On time 12:36 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h28 | 4:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W34069+ G38529+ C37704 | 1:06 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h53 | 4:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4 transfers | |
C37722+ Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+ W34069+ G38529 | On time 1:21 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h38 | 4:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4 transfers | |
C38119+ Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+ W34069+ G38529 | 1:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h34 | 4:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4 transfers | |
C37747+ Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+ W34103 | On time 1:36 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h28 | 5:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
C37790+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W34082+ G38531 | 2:06 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h53 | 5:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4 transfers | |
C37806+ Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+ W34082+ G38531 | On time 2:21 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h38 | 5:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4 transfers | |
C38189+ Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+ W34082+ G38531 | On time 2:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h34 | 5:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4 transfers | |
C37390+ Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+ W34215 | On time 2:36 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h28 | 6:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
C37435+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ C01318+ G38533 | On time 3:06 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h53 | 6:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4 transfers | |
C37454+ Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+ C01318+ G38533 | On time 3:21 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h38 | 6:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4 transfers | |
C37895+ Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+ C01318+ G38533 | On time 3:25 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h34 | 6:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4 transfers | |
C37491+ Tube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Euston+ W34030 | On time 3:36 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h29 | 7:05 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
C37555+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W34169+ G38535 | 4:06 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h55 | 8:01 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 21 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $55 (€44) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 19:51. The fastest train covers the 170 miles (275 km) distance in 3h 21m.
Distance 170 miles (275 km) |
Average train duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€44) |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 5:33 AM |
Last train 7:51 PM |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Heathrow Express from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Heathrow Express trains will get you between London Heathrow Airport and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from $19 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Traveling by train from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool Lime Street
Traveling between London Heathrow Airport and Liverpool Lime Street is a convenient journey, thanks to several train providers that connect these two cities. You can choose from Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, and East Midlands Railway for your trip. With frequent services available throughout the day, you’ll enjoy comfortable travel while taking in the scenic views of the English countryside along the way.
Train Connection: London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool Lime Street
The train journey from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool Lime Street takes approximately 3 hours and 28 minutes, with a total of 5 connections available each day. This route does not offer direct trains; therefore, passengers will need to make at least one transfer during their trip.
London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool Lime Street
The first daily train journey departs from London Heathrow Airport at 06:02, providing an early start for travelers heading to Liverpool. The last departure of the day is scheduled for 19:51, allowing passengers ample time to enjoy their evening in the vibrant city of Liverpool before concluding their travels.
Train Tickets Price from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool Lime Street
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between London Heathrow Airport and Liverpool Lime Street is €13. The average ticket price typically hovers around €65, making it a more economical option if you book in advance or look out for special deals.
Exploring Liverpool's Rich Heritage and Culture
The Royal Albert Dock, opened in 1846, was a pioneering development that revolutionized the shipping industry by being one of the first docks in the world to be constructed entirely from cast iron and brick. Its significance lies not only in its architectural innovation but also as a symbol of Liverpool's maritime heritage and economic prosperity during the Industrial Revolution. Today, visitors can explore an array of museums, galleries, shops, and restaurants housed within this UNESCO World Heritage site while enjoying stunning views over the waterfront.
Liverpool Cathedral is an awe-inspiring masterpiece completed in 1978 after more than seventy years of construction; it stands as Britain’s largest cathedral and boasts remarkable Gothic architecture with breathtaking stained glass windows. The cathedral holds great significance for both locals and tourists alike as a spiritual hub that reflects Liverpool's rich religious history while offering panoramic views from its tower overlooking the city skyline. Unique features include its impressive organ—one of the largest in Europe—and intricate stone carvings that tell stories dating back centuries.
The Beatles Story is an immersive exhibition dedicated to celebrating one of music history’s most iconic bands—the Beatles—who originated right here in Liverpool during the early 1960s. This attraction captures their journey from humble beginnings to global superstardom through interactive displays filled with memorabilia such as instruments, clothing, photographs, and personal anecdotes shared by those who knew them best. What sets The Beatles Story apart is not just its nostalgic charm but also how it invites fans into their world through engaging storytelling experiences like recreations of famous locations associated with their rise to fame.
FAQs: Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Most London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains use the London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street station pair. Use this guide to compare London Heathrow Airport and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street 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 and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
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