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Compare bus and train for Liverpool to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Liverpool to York
Compare the available ways to get from Liverpool to York, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to York:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to York costing on average $41.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$6. The journey takes 2h 8m versus 2h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to York
How to get from Liverpool to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:00 PM 3h30 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre 1:30 AM York, Train Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
10:00 PM 3h30 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre 1:30 AM York, Train Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- C24909
12:24 PM 1h51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 2:15 PM York station (YRK) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W84813 · P00053
12:54 PM 2h13 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 3:07 PM York station (YRK) $19 1 One-way 1 transfer - W84818 · G15868
1:54 PM 2h14 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 4:08 PM York station (YRK) $19 1 One-way 1 transfer - G15953
2:24 PM 1h52 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 4:16 PM York station (YRK) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
9:50 PM 3h40 Liverpool, Liverpool One 1:30 AM York, Train Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
12:20 PM 3h35 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre 3:55 PM York, Train Station $14 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
12:10 PM 3h45 Liverpool, Liverpool One 3:55 PM York, Train Station $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to York:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to York costing on average $41.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
- Around 37 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and York as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in York station (YRK).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in York, Station Rd.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to York by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to York by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express.
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