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Museum of Liverpool
Major social history museum on the waterfront covering the city’s people, culture, sport and global significance.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
1 h 2 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stafford to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stafford to Liverpool will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 3 trains that leave Stafford for Liverpool on Wed, Jun 03, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 89 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 1 h 6 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 train as it is the most popular option from Stafford to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (1h 1m by train vs 1h 27m by car). Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $26 (€21) 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 West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
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 Stafford to Liverpool trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34147 · W34073 | Delayed 7:54 AM 8:50 AMStafford station (STA) | 1h13 | 9:14 AM 9:14 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
C17903 | On time 9:11 AM Stafford station (STA) | 1h06 | 10:17 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17810 | On time 9:40 AM Stafford station (STA) | 1h02 | 10:42 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34273 · W33930 | On time 9:50 AM Stafford station (STA) | 1h14 | 11:04 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
C17887 | On time 10:11 AM Stafford station (STA) | 1h06 | 11:17 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17771 | On time 10:40 AM Stafford station (STA) | 1h02 | 11:42 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17997 | On time 4:11 PM Stafford station (STA) | 1h06 | 5:17 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17966 | On time 4:40 PM Stafford station (STA) | 1h02 | 5:42 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33963 · W34215 | On time 4:50 PM Stafford station (STA) | 1h14 | 6:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
C18003 | On time 5:11 PM Stafford station (STA) | 1h06 | 6:17 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17869 | On time 5:40 PM Stafford station (STA) | 1h07 | 6:47 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34287 · W34030 | On time 5:47 PM Stafford station (STA) | 1h18 | 7:05 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Stafford to Liverpool run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 55 miles (89 km) distance in 1h 2m.
Distance 55 miles (89 km) |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 5:25 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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Major social history museum on the waterfront covering the city’s people, culture, sport and global significance.
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Leading gallery for modern and contemporary art, known for major exhibitions and waterfront setting.
Best-known walking area for dock views, museums, heritage buildings and classic waterfront photography.
Open waterfront space facing the Mersey, famous for skyline views, ferry approaches and the Three Graces.
Lively central street popular for independent shops, characterful architecture and a strong local creative feel.
Liverpool’s signature stew of slow-cooked beef or lamb with 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 cheese or pickled beetroot. It reflects the city’s home-style cooking traditions.
A classic Liverpool bread pudding made from leftover bread, dried fruit, spices and tea, often served with custard. It is a beloved old-fashioned local dessert.
Established upscale restaurant serving refined British cuisine in an elegant setting. Widely regarded as one of Liverpool’s top dining rooms.
Historic pub famed for ornate interiors, classic ales and solid British pub food. A great choice for atmosphere and a traditional Liverpool experience.
Well-known fine dining restaurant with city views, modern British menus and a polished atmosphere suited to a special meal.
Moderate by UK standards: pubs and casual eats are reasonable, while central hotels and upscale dining cost more.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not already included. Round up for taxis. Not expected for pubs or counter service, but appreciated.
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