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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Middlesbrough
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Middlesbrough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Liverpool to Middlesbrough:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Middlesbrough costing on average $61 (€49).
Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Middlesbrough
How to get from Liverpool to Middlesbrough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Middlesbrough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:40 AM4h15Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre10:55 AMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:40 AM4h15Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre10:55 AMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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C3232612:54 PM3h34Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4:28 PMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$591One-way1 transfer
Other options
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C322948:54 AM3h35Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:29 PMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$551One-way1 transfer
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C3231811:54 AM3h34Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3:28 PMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$591One-way1 transfer
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C323009:54 AM3h34Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:28 PMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)$591One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:30 AM4h25Liverpool, Liverpool One10:55 AMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 PM4h40Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre5:00 PMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$251One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM4h50Liverpool, Liverpool One5:00 PMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station$261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Middlesbrough:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Middlesbrough costing on average $61 (€49).
Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Middlesbrough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Middlesbrough station (MBR).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Middlesbrough, Bus Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Douglas and arrive in Heysham.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express to go to Middlesbrough by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Middlesbrough by bus.
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