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Compare bus and train for Longford to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Longford to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. 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 $52, while a train costs an average of $176.
Distance: 170 miles (275 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$52 Average price Cheapest | $176 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Longford to Liverpool
Compare the available ways to get from Longford to Liverpool, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Liverpool:
A bus is $125 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Liverpool costing on average $176.
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
Tickets start at around $52 compared to roughly $81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30. The journey takes 5h 44m versus 3h 31m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Longford to Liverpool
How to get from Longford to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Longford to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:35 PM 6h55 Longford 11:30 PM Liverpool $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

4:35 PM 6h55 Longford 11:30 PM Liverpool $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

4:40 PM 6h15 Longford 10:55 PM Liverpool $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

9:50 PM 7h15 Longford 5:05 AM Liverpool $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
10:50 PM 7h15 Longford 6:05 AM Liverpool $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
10:10 PM 6h55 Longford 5:05 AM Liverpool $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Liverpool:
A bus is $125 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Liverpool costing on average $176.
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Longford and Liverpool as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Tube Station and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Liverpool by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Liverpool by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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