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York Castle Museum
Social history museum in the former prison complex, famous for recreated Victorian streets and everyday life displays.
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to York will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
It's difficult to get from Liverpool to York without transferring at least 2 times.
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A29123 · G15913Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to York:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to York costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€33) compared to roughly $35 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-5.45 (€-4.47). The journey takes 2h 19m versus 2h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to York trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G15866 | On time 5:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h26 | 8:19 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24892 | On time 6:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h22 | 9:15 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A28909 · G15879 | On time 7:24 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h43 | 10:07 AM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
C24895 | On time 7:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h19 | 10:13 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A28889 · P00051 | On time 8:23 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h45 | 11:08 AM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
G15861 | On time 8:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h19 | 11:13 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A28892 · C24495 | On time 9:24 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h43 | 12:07 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
G15862 | On time 9:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h20 | 12:14 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A28908 · G16307 | On time 10:24 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h44 | 1:08 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
C24904 | On time 10:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h20 | 1:14 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N36891 · G16317 | On time 5:24 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h42 | 8:06 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
G15988 | On time 5:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h18 | 8:12 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N36889 · G16319 | On time 6:24 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h45 | 9:09 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
C24929 | On time 6:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h20 | 9:14 PM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N36887 · C24836 | On time 7:24 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h42 | 10:06 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Liverpool to York run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $9 (€8) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 86 miles (139 km) distance in 1h 51m.
Distance 86 miles (139 km) |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 12:18 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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