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Compare bus and train for Barking to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barking to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 22, while a train costs an average of CHF 119.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF 119 Average price | CHF 22 Average price Cheapest | CHF 65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Barking to Liverpool
Compare the available ways to get from Barking to Liverpool, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barking to Liverpool:
A bus is CHF 98 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barking to Liverpool costing on average CHF 119.
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
You'll arrive about 41m sooner (3h 13m by train vs 3h 54m by car). Tickets start at around CHF 119 compared to roughly CHF 65 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.
Travel optionsfrom Barking to Liverpool
How to get from Barking to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barking to Liverpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

5:28 PM 3h38 Barking 9:06 PM Liverpool CHF 200 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:28 PM 3h38 Barking 9:06 PM Liverpool CHF 200 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:28 PM 3h38 Barking 9:06 PM Liverpool CHF 200 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barking to Liverpool:
A bus is CHF 98 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barking to Liverpool costing on average CHF 119.
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barking and Liverpool as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Barking station (BKG) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arrive in Liverpool, Liverpool One.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Liverpool by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry to go to Liverpool by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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