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Compare train for Watford to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €83 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. 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 train costs an average of €83, while a train costs an average of €83.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€83 Average price Cheapest | €72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Watford to Liverpool
Compare the available ways to get from Watford to Liverpool, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 1h 4m sooner (2h 31m by train vs 3h 35m by car). Tickets start at around €83 compared to roughly €72 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Watford to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Watford to Liverpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:38 PM 2h26 Watford 3:04 PM Liverpool €48 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:38 PM 2h26 Watford 3:04 PM Liverpool €48 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:38 PM 2h26 Watford 3:04 PM Liverpool €48 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:38 AM 2h26 Watford 2:04 PM Liverpool €60 1 One-way 0 transfers1:38 PM 2h26 Watford 4:04 PM Liverpool €68 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Watford and Liverpool as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Watford Junction (WFJ) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Liverpool by train.
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