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Omio recommends booking the train 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 €22. 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 €22, and a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 135 miles (218 km)
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0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Oxford to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Oxford to Liverpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

There are 2 travel options to Liverpool from Oxford. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Liverpool from Oxford is by taking a bus, which costs on average $26 (€23).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Oxford to Liverpool:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Oxford to Liverpool costing on average $29 (€26).
The fastest way to get to Liverpool from Oxford is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 2 min.
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Getting to Liverpool by bus takes 4 h 35 min on average.
The Oxford to Liverpool distance is around 135 miles (218 km).
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Liverpool is:
- 12 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Liverpool from Oxford as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oxford to Liverpool:
- Buses from Oxford to Liverpool most often leave from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Oxford to Liverpool:
- You can take a bus from Oxford to Liverpool with National Express or Megabus. Cheap tickets can be found for $26 (€23) with National Express from Oxford to Liverpool.
- You can travel between Oxford and Liverpool by train with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways or Cross Country. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $29 (€26) with West Midlands Trains from Oxford to Liverpool.
Yes, there are direct routes from Oxford to Liverpool with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Liverpool with National Express with 1 direct bus per day.
Direct services to Liverpool tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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