How to get from London to Liverpool
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Liverpool. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 25m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 284 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
284 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €35Reading date not recorded | 3h 17m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €12Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 5h 25m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€35Reading date not recorded3h 17m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€12Omio catalogue, Sep 95h 25m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Liverpool: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London → London Borough of CamdenbusCity transit·10m
- 2London Borough of Camden → Liverpoolbus
FlixBus·4h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from London to Liverpool
FlixBus runs 38 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:05 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 38 | 00:05 | 23:30 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLondon Borough of Camden-Liverpool, Manchester-LiverpoolBook →Avanti West CoastLondon-ManchesterBook →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Avanti West Coast; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Liverpool works
Start with a City transit bus from London to London Borough of Camden, about 10 min. Transfer in London Borough of Camden and continue by FlixBus bus on to Liverpool (4h 55m). In total it's roughly €23 over 5h 25m, 1 transfer.
London to Liverpool: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Liverpool?
The most useful route takes about 5h 25m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Liverpool from London?
About 284 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Liverpool cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €23 to €32. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run London to Liverpool?
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Avanti West Coast.
Can you get from London to Liverpool without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 16m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Liverpool?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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