The cheapest and fastest trains from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price
$108
Average price
$135
Fastest journey
5 h 22 m
Average duration
5 h 25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 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 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around $135 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $108.
Of the 2 trains that leave Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) on Fri, Dec 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 05 the direct trains cover the 317 km distance in an average of 5 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 22 m .
On Fri, Dec 05 the slowest trains will take 5 h 27 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 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €55.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
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€104 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest |
5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for today, Thursday, December 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:28 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 5h14 | 11:42 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 6:28 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 5h14 | 11:42 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:29 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 5h13 | 12:42 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 5h42 | 1:42 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 5h42 | 1:42 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 5:15 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 5h27 | 10:42 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Trains from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 07:03. The fastest train covers the 196 miles (317 km) distance in 5h 14m.
Distance 196 miles (317 km) |
Average train duration 4h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 14m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 07:03 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsAvanti West Coast, South Western Railway trains will get you between Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 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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FAQs: Trains from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 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 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:30 Saturday 05:40 - 20:30 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- 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. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- 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 in the Lower Concourse, next to the gateline. The National key toilets are located in the Lower Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Concourse and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Street bus stop at side of Railway Station near Matalan car park.
- 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.
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