How to travel from York to Liverpool

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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $13.

Distance: 86 miles (139 km)

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$43

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$22

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2h 50m

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2h 20m

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30m

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4h 15m

Average total duration

3h 45m

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

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from York to Liverpool

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressYC843 · NX170
09:18AM4h36
York, Station Rd
01:54PMLiverpool, Botanic Park
$301One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressYC843 · NX171
06:24PM5h14
York, Station Rd
11:38PMLiverpool, Botanic Park
$221One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressL37225
10:04AM1h55
York station (YRK)
11:59AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$541One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TransPennine ExpressL37222
09:04AM1h55
York station (YRK)
10:59AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$541One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressL36825 · L36639
09:20AM2h11
York station (YRK)
11:31AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$531One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressL36832 · L36645
10:20AM2h11
York station (YRK)
12:31PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$541One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressYC843 · NX170
09:18AM4h42
York, Station Rd
02:00PMLiverpool, University
$301One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressYC843 · NX170
09:18AM4h57
York, Station Rd
02:15PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
$301One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressYC843 · NX171
10:21AM5h03
York, Station Rd
03:24PMLiverpool, Botanic Park
$291One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from York 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 York to Liverpool.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between York and Liverpool including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from York to Liverpool is a train with an average price of $13 (€10).

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

A train is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from York to Liverpool costing on average $20 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from York to Liverpool is by train with an average journey time of 1h 53m.

Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 54m.

The distance from York to Liverpool is approximately 86 miles (139 km).
The average frequency per day from York to Liverpool is:
  • Around 32 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from York to Liverpool:
  • Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
  • Buses mostly depart from York, Rail Station and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from York to Liverpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, First York to go to Liverpool by bus.
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express to go to Liverpool by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from York to Liverpool with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
Omio customers who travel from York 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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