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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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€52 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Leicester to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Liverpool:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Liverpool costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 28 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Liverpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Liverpool, University.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Liverpool by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Liverpool by train.
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