London to Liverpool by train
London Euston → Liverpool Lime Street · 194 miles · from 2h 12m
194 miles
2h 12m
Hourly
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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
Agent's 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.
Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and we will test all three, apply what you qualify for and issue e-tickets wherever the fare permits — because a station collection code is a genuine problem when you are arriving from overseas.
