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Museum of Liverpool
Flagship city museum on the waterfront covering Liverpool’s social history, port heritage, music, and global influence.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$86
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
218 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Liverpool will cost around $86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 10 trains that leave Oxford for Liverpool on Thu, Jun 18, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 218 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 2 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 3 h 3 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 135 miles (218 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Liverpool:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Liverpool costing on average $89 (€72).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (3h 7m by train vs 3h 16m by car). Tickets start at around $89 (€72) compared to roughly $78 (€63) 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.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Liverpool trains for today, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:10 AM Oxford | 3h07 | 9:17 AM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 AM Oxford | 3h07 | 10:17 AM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:39 AM Oxford | 3h03 | 12:42 PM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:39 AM Oxford | 3h03 | 1:42 PM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:39 PM Oxford | 3h03 | 5:42 PM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 PM Oxford | 4h04 | 11:44 PM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, June 18 | |||||
![]() | 4:20 AM Oxford | 4h19 | 8:39 AM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Oxford to Liverpool run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€26) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 21:09. The fastest train covers the 135 miles (218 km) distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 135 miles (218 km) |
Average train duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€26) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 5:20 AM |
Last train 9:09 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 2 days |
Discover the best of Liverpool — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Liverpool trip today.
Flagship city museum on the waterfront covering Liverpool’s social history, port heritage, music, and global influence.
Renowned public gallery with European old masters, Victorian works, and strong collections of painting, sculpture, and decorative art.
Leading modern and contemporary art gallery known for major exhibitions and national collection displays at the Royal Albert Dock.
Iconic waterfront promenade with Mersey views, the Three Graces, and some of the city’s best photo spots.
Scenic walking route along the Mersey connecting major sights, museums, and open views across the river.
Creative district filled with street art, warehouses, music venues, and photogenic corners popular with younger visitors.
Liverpool’s signature stew made with slow-cooked beef or lamb, potatoes, carrots and onions. It is the city’s best-known traditional dish and gave Liverpudlians the nickname Scousers.
A meat-free version of Scouse made with potatoes, carrots, onions and sometimes pearl barley or lentils. It reflects the city’s working-class food traditions.
A traditional Liverpool bread pudding made from leftover bread, dried fruit, spices and tea, usually served with custard. It is a nostalgic local dessert found in cafés and bakeries.
Refined fine-dining restaurant in a grand Victorian setting, known for modern British tasting menus and polished service.
Well-known food hall in the Baltic Triangle with a lively atmosphere and a range of street-food traders, bars and communal seating.
Upscale restaurant with city views, serving modern British dishes, seafood and afternoon tea in a stylish atmosphere.
Moderate by UK standards. Pubs, cafés, and transport are fairly priced, while hotels and waterfront dining cost more on weekends and during football matches.
Service charge may be added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. No tip needed for pubs at the bar. Round up taxi fares or add about 10%.
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