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Compare bus and train for York to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from York to Liverpool:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Liverpool costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 29m.
Tickets start at around $46 (€38) compared to roughly $35 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.00 (€-9.22). The journey takes 2h 7m versus 2h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom York to Liverpool
How to get from York to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:40 PM3h35York, Train Station8:15 PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:40 PM3h35York, Train Station8:15 PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C010205:04 PM1h54York station (YRK)6:58 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$1021One-way0 transfers
Other options
- TP273500 · G159439:45 PM3h08York station (YRK)12:53 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$281One-way1 transfer
- TP267900 · C243937:25 AM3h34York station (YRK)10:59 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$401One-way1 transfer
- TP277100 · G159319:45 AM3h14York station (YRK)12:59 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$481One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus6:50 AM3h45York, Train Station10:35 AMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre$141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:40 PM3h50York, Train Station8:30 PMLiverpool, Liverpool One$141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:50 AM4h00York, Train Station10:50 AMLiverpool, Liverpool One$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Liverpool:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Liverpool costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 29m.
- Around 31 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Liverpool as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Buses mostly depart from York, Station Rd and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Liverpool by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Liverpool by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express.
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