How to travel from Liverpool to York

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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 prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $21.

Distance: 86 miles (139 km)

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Driving

$43

Average price

$23

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Cheapest

$36

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 59m

Average total duration

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2h 29m

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4h 25m

Average total duration

3h 55m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to York is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to York costing on average $43 (€35).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to York is by train with an average journey time of 2h 29m.

Other travel options to York take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool and York including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Liverpool to York among Omio's users.

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from Liverpool to York

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:20 PM3h35
    Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
    3:55 PMYork, Train Station
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 PM3h30
    Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
    1:30 AMYork, Train Station
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Transpennine ExpressL37183
    9:54 AM2h21
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    12:15 PMYork station (YRK)
    $531One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailL07223 · Y25761+Transpennine ExpressL36766
    9:00 AM3h07
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    12:07 PMYork station (YRK)
    $421One-way
    2 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressL37186
    10:54 AM2h21
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    1:15 PMYork station (YRK)
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressL37181
    8:54 AM2h22
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    11:16 AMYork station (YRK)
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:10 PM3h45
    Liverpool, Liverpool One
    3:55 PMYork, Train Station
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX170 · YC843
    8:02 AM4h51
    Liverpool, Botanic Park
    12:53 PMYork, Station Rd
    $221One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX170 · YC843
    10:17 AM4h46
    Liverpool, Botanic Park
    3:03 PMYork, Station Rd
    $221One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool to York

Travel to York 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 York.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and York including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to York is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to York costing on average $43 (€35).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to York is by train with an average journey time of 2h 29m.

Other travel options to York take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 55m.

The distance from Liverpool to York is approximately 86 miles (139 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to York is:
  • Around 35 buses per day.
  • Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liverpool to York:
  • 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, Rail Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to York, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, first_transpennine_express to go to York by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to York by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Liverpool to York with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool to York often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, Whitby. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between York and these popular destinations at a great price.

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