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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$30 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m 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 Leeds to Liverpool:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Liverpool costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 31m.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Liverpool
How to get from Leeds to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:40 PM2h35Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse8:15 PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:40 PM2h35Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse8:15 PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G1590712:35 PM1h56Leeds station (LDS)2:31 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
W847666:02 AM1h59Leeds station (LDS)8:01 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$221One-way0 transfers
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N338066:42 PM2h17Leeds station (LDS)8:59 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$221One-way1 transfer
G160187:36 AM1h57Leeds station (LDS)9:33 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$291One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:20 AM2h45Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse9:05 AMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:20 PM2h45Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse5:05 PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:50 AM2h45Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse10:35 AMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Liverpool:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Liverpool costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 31m.
- Around 34 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Liverpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Liverpool by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express to go to Liverpool by train.
- 34 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
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