How to travel from Oxford to Liverpool

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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Liverpool

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $37.

Distance: 135 miles (218 km)

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Train

$39

Average price

Cheapest

$101

Average price

5h 17m

Average total duration

4h 47m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 29m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 59m

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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

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from Oxford to Liverpool

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

Our recommendation

train

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

CrossCountryC75360+West Midlands TrainsW05261
12:10PM3h07
Oxford station (OXF)
03:17PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$501One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX160 · NX550
05:45PM5h00
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
10:45PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
$471One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

CrossCountryC74877+West Midlands TrainsW05243
08:40AM3h02
Oxford station (OXF)
11:42AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$1231One-way
1 transfer

Other options

CrossCountryC75363+West Midlands TrainsW05266
01:10PM3h07
Oxford station (OXF)
04:17PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$601One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC75358+West Midlands TrainsW05256
11:12AM3h05
Oxford station (OXF)
02:17PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$701One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC75379+West Midlands TrainsW05246
09:10AM3h07
Oxford station (OXF)
12:17PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$1031One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX160 · NX550
10:45AM5h45
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
04:30PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
$601One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX160 · NX550
02:10PM5h50
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
08:00PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
$551One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX423
12:50AM5h15
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
06:05AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
$521One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Oxford 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 Oxford to Liverpool.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Oxford and Liverpool including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Liverpool is a bus with an average price of $18 (€14).

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

A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Liverpool costing on average $37 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Liverpool is by train with an average journey time of 3h 2m.

Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 0m.

The distance from Oxford to Liverpool is approximately 135 miles (218 km).
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Liverpool is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford 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 Oxford to Liverpool:
  • Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
  • Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oxford to Liverpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Liverpool by bus.
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country to go to Liverpool by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Oxford to Liverpool:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Oxford 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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