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from Liverpool to London

You can get from Liverpool to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

To get from Liverpool to London on Dec 8 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:55AMLiverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street5h40 04:35PMLondon
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$191One-way
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03:45PMLiverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street6h05 09:50PMLondon
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$121One-way
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06:05AMLiverpool5h10 11:15AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 1, 2, 3
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$361One-way
07:30AMLiverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street6h20 01:50PMLondon
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$241One-way
06:05AMLiverpool6h05 12:10PMLondon
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$251One-way

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Tue
Dec 7
$99Avanti West Coast
$10Flixbus
Wed
Dec 8
$81Avanti West Coast
$10Flixbus
Thu
Dec 9
$89Avanti West Coast
$10Flixbus
Fri
Dec 10
$99Avanti West Coast
$13Flixbus
Sat
Dec 11
$81Avanti West Coast
$10Flixbus
Sun
Dec 12
$99Avanti West Coast
$18Flixbus
Mon
Dec 13
$81Avanti West Coast
$7Flixbus
Tue
Dec 14
$64Avanti West Coast
$7Flixbus
Wed
Dec 15
$63Avanti West Coast
$7Flixbus
Thu
Dec 16
$57Avanti West Coast
$12National Express
Fri
Dec 17
$99Avanti West Coast
$18Flixbus
Sat
Dec 18
$99Avanti West Coast
$18Flixbus
Sun
Dec 19
$89Avanti West Coast
$16Flixbus
Mon
Dec 20
$54Avanti West Coast
$13Flixbus
Tue
Dec 21
$54Avanti West Coast
$12Flixbus
Wed
Dec 22
$54Avanti West Coast
$13Flixbus
Thu
Dec 23
$64Avanti West Coast
$13Flixbus
Fri
Dec 24
$40Avanti West Coast
$22Flixbus
Sat
Dec 25
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$29Megabus
Sun
Dec 26
Find prices
$22Megabus
Mon
Dec 27
$81Avanti West Coast
$16Flixbus
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How to Travel from Liverpool to London

Those considering traveling in the UK from Liverpool to London can choose between an efficient and punctual train service or a more affordable but slower bus trip. When booked in advance, fares can be found for as little as £8 by coach. However, if train tickets are bought on the day of travel, they can cost upwards of £100. Advance booking is recommended if possible. At present there are no scheduled direct flights between Liverpool and London; however, you can travel with FlyBe and transfer at the Isle of Man, Belfast, or Dublin. Any of these flight routes will take twice as long as using the train.

Trains from Liverpool to London | Buses from Liverpool to London | Flights from Liverpool to London

Liverpool to London Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€17

5:50 h

1 Month Before

trains

€66

2:12 h

2 Months Before

flight

€113

1:00 h

1 Month Before

What is the best way to travel from Liverpool to London?

Cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to London


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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to London with next-day bus tickets starting from €18. National Express buses that travel from Liverpool to London depart from Liverpool's Norton Street bus station and arrive at either London's Victoria bus station or Sutton rail station after nearly 6 hours of travel time. Bus trips that require stops have longer travel times. Approximately 20 buses travel from Liverpool to London on weekdays with the first departing Liverpool at 5:00 a.m. Fewer buses travel from Liverpool to London on the weekend.


Fastest way to travel from Liverpool to London


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With only an hour of flight time required, the fastest way to travel from Liverpool to London is technically by taking a flight. However, when travel time to and from London and Liverpool's airports are taken into consideration, the journey will take nearly 5 hours. There are no direct flights from Liverpool's airport to any of London's airports. All flights from Liverpool that arrive in London require a transfer, while "direct" flights to London actually depart from Manchester airport. British Airways offers direct flights from Manchester to London 10 times per day. FlyBe operates numerous indirect flights every day.


Most popular way to travel from Liverpool to London


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Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Liverpool to London. Taking the train is over 3 and a half hours faster than taking the bus and 2 and a half hours faster than taking a flight when travel to and from London and Liverpool's airports is taken into consideration. Taking the train is also €47 cheaper on average than taking a flight between Liverpool and London. Trains traveling from Liverpool to London depart from Liverpool's Lime Street train station and arrive at London Euston train station after at least 2:12 h of travel time. Virgin Trains operates 9 trains from London to Liverpool every day, while London Midland offers one train from Liverpool to London per day.


How to get from Liverpool to London

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Liverpool to London, 84,97% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Liverpool to London and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs
How far is it from Liverpool to London?

You should expect to travel around 177 miles (286 km) between Liverpool and London.

What other popular destinations should I add to my itinerary for my trip from Liverpool to London?
Your trip from Liverpool to London doesn't have to end in London. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Amsterdam or Brussels. If you’d like to add Paris, Amsterdam or Brussels to your Liverpool to London tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from London today!