The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Liverpool Central (LVC)
Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$86
Fastest journey
2 h 56 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
283 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Liverpool Central (LVC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Liverpool Central (LVC) will cost around $86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
Of the 2 trains that leave London Paddington (PAD) for Liverpool Central (LVC) on Sat, Dec 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 20 the direct trains cover the 283 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 56 m .
On Sat, Dec 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 7 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 train and bus for London Paddington (PAD) to Liverpool Central (LVC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to Liverpool Central (LVC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €54.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
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€78 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Paddington (PAD) to Liverpool Central (LVC) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to Liverpool Central (LVC) trains for tomorrow, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:13 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h07 | 10:20 AM Liverpool Central (LVC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:39 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h56 | 11:35 AM Liverpool Central (LVC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets London Paddington (PAD) to Liverpool Central (LVC) by train or bus
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Why should you book London Paddington to Liverpool Central trains with Omio?
Avanti West Coast as well as Chiltern Railways offer trains services from London Paddington to Liverpool Central. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from London Paddington to Liverpool Central.
Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of Chiltern Railways to find the best option for your trip from London Paddington to Liverpool Central.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Avanti West Coast with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Paddington to Liverpool Central.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While Avanti West Coast tickets can be bought on Avanti West Coast's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Chiltern Railways to help you choose the right option for your journey from London Paddington to Liverpool Central.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from London Paddington to Liverpool Central.
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Liverpool Central (LVC)
Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Liverpool Central (LVC) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $67 (€54) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:02, the last at 12:09. The fastest train covers the 175 miles (283 km) distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 175 miles (283 km) |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $67 (€54) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 07:02 |
Last train 12:09 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways from London Paddington (PAD) to Liverpool Central (LVC) trainsAvanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and Liverpool Central (LVC) from $11 (€9). 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 London Paddington (PAD) to Liverpool Central (LVC)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) to Liverpool Central (LVC) 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 Central (LVC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Paddington (PAD) to Liverpool Central (LVC)
- 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.
- 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
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