Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leeds to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$30 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Liverpool
How to get from Leeds to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:50 AM3h15Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse1:05 PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX1707:30 PM2h39Leeds, Coach Station10:09 PMLiverpool, Botanic Park$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L3722510:30 AM1h29Leeds station (LDS)11:59 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$381One-way0 transfers
Other options
L3663910:00 AM1h31Leeds station (LDS)11:31 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$341One-way0 transfers
L366339:00 AM1h31Leeds station (LDS)10:31 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$341One-way0 transfers
L372229:30 AM1h29Leeds station (LDS)10:59 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$361One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:50 AM3h30Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse1:20 PMLiverpool, Liverpool One$191One-way0 transfers
NX1719:30 AM3h09Leeds, Coach Station12:39 PMLiverpool, Botanic Park$251One-way0 transfers
NX1719:30 AM3h15Leeds, Coach Station12:45 PMLiverpool, University$251One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Apr 02
Apr 03
Apr 04
Apr 05
Apr 06
Apr 07
Apr 08
Apr 09
Apr 10
Apr 11
Apr 12
Apr 13
Apr 14
Apr 15
How to get from Leeds to Liverpool
The Best Way According to our Users
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Leeds 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 Leeds to Liverpool.

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Liverpool:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Liverpool costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Liverpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Liverpool by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, first_transpennine_express to go to Liverpool by train.
- 28 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
Travelling from Leeds to Liverpool: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
