The cheapest and fastest trains from Ormskirk to Liverpool
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
33 m
Average duration
33 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ormskirk to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ormskirk to Liverpool will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 3 trains that leave Ormskirk for Liverpool on Thu, May 14, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 14 the direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
On Thu, May 14 the slowest trains will take 33 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.
8:36 PM0h33Ormskirk9:09 PMLiverpool$131One-way0 transfers
1:36 PM0h33Ormskirk2:09 PMLiverpool$131One-way0 transfers
11:36 PM0h33Ormskirk12:09 AMLiverpool$131One-way0 transfers
1:36 PM0h33Ormskirk2:09 PMLiverpool$131One-way0 transfers
8:36 PM0h33Ormskirk9:09 PMLiverpool$131One-way0 transfers
11:36 PM0h33Ormskirk12:09 AMLiverpool$131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Ormskirk to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ormskirk to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ormskirk to Liverpool:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ormskirk to Liverpool costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 14m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (33m by train vs 44m by car). Tickets start at around $13 (€10) compared to roughly $6 (€5) 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 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
Ormskirk to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Ormskirk to Liverpool trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:36 PM Ormskirk | 0h33 | 2:09 PM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ormskirk to Liverpool
Trains from Ormskirk to Liverpool run on average 7 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 11 miles (19 km) distance in 31m.
Distance 11 miles (19 km) |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 5:40 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Mersey Rail, Merseyrail from Ormskirk to Liverpool trainsMersey Rail, Merseyrail trains will get you between Ormskirk and Liverpool from $5 (€4). 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 Ormskirk to Liverpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ormskirk to Liverpool 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ormskirk to Liverpool
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:35 - 00:27 Sunday 08:05 - 00:27 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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” Ticket office and platforms are step free, however car park has uneven ramp access.
- 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: in car park
- 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: Pick Up / Drop Off on the station approach
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: "This station has step-free access to all platforms"
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On platform
- 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: Town Green Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:21 - 00:13 Sunday 07:41 - 00:13 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Type of shops available: News agent Convenience store
- 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” Platforms via Moorfields entrance are accessible via lifts. However the Old Hall Street entrance has no disabled access.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located in the Concourse at the Moorfields Entrance of the station; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Access to the National key toilets is controlled by the barrier line station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: 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: Moorfields Station, Moorfields , Liverpool L2
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