How to travel from Liverpool to Middlesbrough

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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 an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $61.

Distance: 107 miles (173 km)

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$36

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$61

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$50

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4h 43m

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4h 13m

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3h 39m

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3h 9m

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2h 35m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Compare ways to travel from Liverpool to Middlesbrough

Compare the available ways to get from Liverpool to Middlesbrough, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Middlesbrough is a bus with an average price of $36 (€30).

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

A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Middlesbrough costing on average $61 (€51).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Middlesbrough is by train with an average journey time of 3h 39m.

Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool and Middlesbrough including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Liverpool to Middlesbrough among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $36 (€30) compared to roughly $50 (€42) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€12). The journey takes 4h 13m versus 2h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Liverpool to Middlesbrough

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

Our recommendation

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

  • National ExpressNX170 · NX133
    3:07 PM5h38
    Liverpool, Botanic Park
    8:45 PMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station
    $391One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX170 · NX133
    3:07 PM5h38
    Liverpool, Botanic Park
    8:45 PMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station
    $391One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:40 AM4h15
    Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
    10:55 AMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station
    $671One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailP24233+Transpennine ExpressG16025 · TP283100 · W84938
    9:55 PM8h40
    Moorfields (MRF)
    6:35 AMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)
    $611One-way
    4 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressW84788 · TP260900 · TP161100
    8:38 AM5h07
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    1:45 PMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)
    $631One-way
    2 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressN08463 · TP260700 · TP161000
    9:22 AM5h23
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    2:45 PMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)
    $631One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX170 · NX133
    3:03 PM5h42
    Liverpool, University
    8:45 PMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station
    $391One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX170 · NX133
    2:55 PM5h50
    Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    8:45 PMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station
    $391One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX170 · NX426
    6:32 PM5h08
    Liverpool, Botanic Park
    11:40 PMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station
    $431One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool to Middlesbrough

Travel to Middlesbrough 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 Liverpool to Middlesbrough.

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There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Middlesbrough including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Middlesbrough is a bus with an average price of $36 (€30).

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

A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Middlesbrough costing on average $61 (€51).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Middlesbrough is by train with an average journey time of 3h 39m.

Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 43m.

The distance from Liverpool to Middlesbrough is approximately 107 miles (173 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Middlesbrough is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liverpool to Middlesbrough:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to Middlesbrough, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Middlesbrough by bus.
  • Travel with Transpennine Express to go to Middlesbrough by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Liverpool to Middlesbrough:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool to Middlesbrough often also extend their vacation to go to London, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Darlington station (DAR). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Middlesbrough and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Middlesbrough to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To explore Middlesbrough's main attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended. This allows time to visit highlights such as the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, Tees Transporter Bridge, and Albert Park.
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