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Compare train and bus for Middlesbrough to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Liverpool 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 9m. 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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$24 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m 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 Middlesbrough to Liverpool:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Liverpool costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Middlesbrough to Liverpool
How to get from Middlesbrough to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Middlesbrough to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:05 PM4h15Middlesbrough, Bus Station7:20 PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:05 PM4h15Middlesbrough, Bus Station7:20 PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus3:05 PM4h15Middlesbrough, Bus Station7:20 PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
G15915 · A29389+
G89236 · G8584612:48 PM4h46Middlesbrough station (MBR)5:34 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$451One-way3 transfers
C01251 · A29393+
G892189:01 AM4h34Middlesbrough station (MBR)1:35 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$831One-way2 transfers
FlixBus3:05 PM4h30Middlesbrough, Bus Station7:35 PMLiverpool, Liverpool One$151One-way0 transfers
NX172 · NX1702:20 PM4h54Middlesbrough, Bus Station7:14 PMLiverpool, Botanic Park$261One-way1 transfer
NX172 · NX1702:20 PM5h00Middlesbrough, Bus Station7:20 PMLiverpool, University$261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to Liverpool:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Liverpool costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 14m.
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Middlesbrough and Liverpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Middlesbrough station (MBR) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Middlesbrough, Bus Station and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
- Ferries mostly depart from Heysham and arrive in Douglas.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Liverpool by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Liverpool by train.
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