London to Liverpool by train
London Euston → Liverpool Lime Street · 194 miles · from 2h 12m
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194 miles
2h 12m
Hourly
1
London to Liverpool
West Coast Main Line express to Merseyside, arriving at the magnificent trainshed of Lime Street in the heart of the city.
Why this journey is worth it
- Just over two hours from London
- Lime Street is a five-minute walk from the Albert Dock
- First Class meal service included
- Connections to Chester and North Wales
Travel tip
Match days at Anfield and the Etihad drive fares up sharply — call early.
Operators on this route
A single operator runs this route, so the saving comes from ticket type, Railcard eligibility and split-ticket construction rather than from operator comparison.
Principal calling points
| # | Station |
|---|---|
| 1 | London Euston |
| 2 | Milton Keynes |
| 3 | Crewe |
| 4 | Runcorn |
| 5 | Liverpool South Parkway |
| 6 | Liverpool Lime Street |
Calling patterns vary by departure and by operator. Some services run non-stop between the principal cities. Timetables are set by the operators and change without notice — confirm at the time of booking.
Getting the cheapest fare
Advance fares on this route release roughly twelve weeks before departure and the lowest tier can disappear within days. A Railcard takes a third off most fares. And on longer journeys a split at an intermediate station frequently saves more than either.
Tickets are sold by the operators and by National Rail retailers. One thing worth knowing if you are travelling from overseas: some fares issue as a collection code that requires a station machine and the original payment card, which is awkward on arrival. Ask for an e-ticket where the fare allows it.
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