How to travel from Nottingham to Liverpool

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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Liverpool

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $18.

Distance: 82 miles (132 km)

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$46

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$25

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3h 1m

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2h 31m

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5h 14m

Average total duration

4h 44m

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

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from Nottingham to Liverpool

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

Our recommendation

train

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

East Midlands TrainsY12440
09:45AM2h44
Nottingham station (NOT)
12:29PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$371One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:20AM7h55
Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)
07:15PMLiverpool, Liverpool One
$191One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

CrossCountryC75254+Avanti West CoastL02212
10:07AM2h16
Nottingham station (NOT)
12:23PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$1081One-way
1 transfer

Other options

East Midlands TrainsY12438+Northern Rail (3)Y25284
08:45AM3h08
Nottingham station (NOT)
11:53AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$471One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands TrainsY12438
08:45AM2h44
Nottingham station (NOT)
11:29AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$1081One-way
0 transfers
East Midlands TrainsY12337+West Midlands TrainsW05242
08:53AM2h49
Nottingham station (NOT)
11:42AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$1081One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX150 · NX550
08:55AM5h20
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
02:15PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
$321One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:55AM8h10
Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)
05:05PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
$201One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:55AM8h35
Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)
05:30PMLiverpool, Liverpool One
$201One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Nottingham to Liverpool

Travel to Liverpool 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 Nottingham to Liverpool.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Nottingham and Liverpool including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Nottingham to Liverpool is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Liverpool costing on average $18 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Nottingham to Liverpool is by train with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 0m.

The distance from Nottingham to Liverpool is approximately 82 miles (132 km).
The average frequency per day from Nottingham to Liverpool is:
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Liverpool 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 Nottingham to Liverpool:
  • Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
  • Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nottingham to Liverpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Liverpool by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Liverpool by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Nottingham to Liverpool:
  • 3 direct trains per day with East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains.
Omio customers who travel from Nottingham to Liverpool often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Liverpool and these popular destinations at a great price.
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