How to travel from Leicester to Liverpool

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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Liverpool

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $28.

Distance: 93 miles (150 km)

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$62

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$27

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2h 57m

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2h 27m

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30m

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4h 49m

Average total duration

4h 19m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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from Leicester to Liverpool

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    4:30 PM8h00
    Leicester
    12:30 AMLiverpool
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    4:30 PM8h00
    Leicester
    12:30 AMLiverpool
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    8:05 PM5h55
    Leicester
    2:00 AMLiverpool
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    4:00 PM8h30
    Leicester
    12:30 AMLiverpool
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    12:05 PM7h10
    Leicester
    7:15 PMLiverpool
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    3:40 PM8h50
    Leicester
    12:30 AMLiverpool
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leicester 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 Leicester to Liverpool.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leicester and Liverpool including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Liverpool is a bus with an average price of $15 (€13).

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

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Liverpool costing on average $28 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Liverpool is by train with an average journey time of 2h 14m.

Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 15m.

The distance from Leicester to Liverpool is approximately 93 miles (150 km).
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Liverpool is:
  • Around 34 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester 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 Leicester to Liverpool:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Liverpool, University.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Liverpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Liverpool by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Liverpool by train.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester 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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