The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to Liverpool
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$124
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
6
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 $124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
It's difficult to get from Oxford to Liverpool without transferring at least once.
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W05254Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Oxford to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train 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 €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. 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 €22, and a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 135 miles (218 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€94 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Oxford to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Liverpool trains for tomorrow, Friday, December 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C74876+ W05242 | On time 8:40 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 3h02 | 11:42 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
C75387+ W05244 | On time 9:14 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 3h03 | 12:17 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
C74878+ W05247 | On time 9:39 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 3h03 | 12:42 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
C74879+ W05252 | On time 10:39 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 3h03 | 1:42 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
C75357+ W05254 | On time 11:12 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 3h05 | 2:17 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
C72316+ W05257 | On time 11:40 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 3h07 | 2:47 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
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Why should you book Oxford to Liverpool trains with Omio?
West Midlands Trains as well as CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and Chiltern Railways offer trains services from Oxford to Liverpool. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Oxford to Liverpool.
Why book with Omio vs West Midlands Trains?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for West Midlands Trains, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and Chiltern Railways to find the best option for your trip from Oxford to Liverpool.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While West Midlands Trains tickets can be bought on West Midlands Trains's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and Chiltern Railways to help you choose the right option for your journey from Oxford to Liverpool.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Oxford to Liverpool.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to Liverpool
Trains from Oxford to Liverpool run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 135 miles (218 km) distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 135 miles (218 km) |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 04:35 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country from Oxford to Liverpool trainsWest Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country trains will get you between Oxford and Liverpool from $27 (€22). 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 Oxford to Liverpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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 Oxford to Liverpool
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 07:00 - 16:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: Within the station building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Dedicated area on station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station or from the Park & Ride bus stop.
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- 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.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- 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.
- 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
- Type of shops available: News agent
- 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”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: N/A
- 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: James Street Station, James Street, Liverpool
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