How to travel from Leicester to Liverpool

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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 $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $28.

Distance: 93 miles (150 km)

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$62

Average price

$27

Average price

Cheapest

2h 57m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 27m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 49m

Average total duration

4h 19m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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East Midlands Trains

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Leicester to Liverpool

How to get from Leicester to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Leicester to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:05PM7h10
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
07:15PMLiverpool, Liverpool One
$261One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:05PM7h10
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
07:15PMLiverpool, Liverpool One
$261One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

CrossCountryC75147+West Midlands TrainsW05516+Avanti West CoastL02211
09:18AM2h05
Leicester station (LEI)
11:23AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$761One-way
2 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC72518+West Midlands TrainsW05241
08:16AM3h01
Leicester station (LEI)
11:17AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$521One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands TrainsY12251+TransPennine ExpressL36556
08:07AM2h53
Leicester station (LEI)
11:00AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$531One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands TrainsY12254+TransPennine ExpressC43546
09:07AM2h53
Leicester station (LEI)
12:00PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$591One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:05AM7h00
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
05:05PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
$321One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:05AM7h15
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
05:20PMLiverpool, Liverpool One
$321One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX150 · NX550
09:50AM4h25
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
02:15PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
$431One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Leicester to Liverpool

Travel to Liverpool easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Liverpool.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Leicester and Liverpool including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Liverpool is a bus with an average price of $15 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Liverpool:

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Liverpool costing on average $28 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Liverpool is by train with an average journey time of 2h 14m.

Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 15m.

The distance from Leicester to Liverpool is approximately 93 miles (150 km).
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Liverpool is:
  • Around 34 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leicester to Liverpool:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Liverpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Liverpool by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Liverpool by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester to Liverpool often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Liverpool and these popular destinations at a great price.
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