How to travel from Liverpool to London

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Compare bus and train for Liverpool to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $22.

Distance: 177 miles (286 km)

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$102

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$24

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3h 44m

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3h 14m

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6h 56m

Average total duration

6h 26m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Liverpool to London

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

Our recommendation

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

  • National ExpressNX550
    4:05 PM5h55
    Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    10:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX550
    4:05 PM5h55
    Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    10:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:40 AM5h15
    Liverpool, Liverpool One
    10:55 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National ExpressNX550
    10:10 AM6h10
    Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    4:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $661One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:40 AM5h35
    Liverpool, Liverpool One
    11:15 AMLondon, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch)
    $551One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:40 AM5h50
    Liverpool, Liverpool One
    11:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

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How to Travel from Liverpool to London

Those considering traveling in the UK from Liverpool to London can choose between an efficient and punctual train service or a more affordable but slower bus trip. When booked in advance, fares can be found for as little as £8 by coach. However, if train tickets are bought on the day of travel, they can cost upwards of £100. Advance booking is recommended if possible. At present there are no scheduled direct flights between Liverpool and London; however, you can travel with FlyBe and transfer at the Isle of Man, Belfast, or Dublin. Any of these flight routes will take twice as long as using the train.

Trains from Liverpool to London | Buses from Liverpool to London | Flights from Liverpool to London

Liverpool to London Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€17

5:50 h

1 Month Before

trains

€66

2:12 h

2 Months Before

flight

€113

1:00 h

1 Month Before


What is the best way to travel from Liverpool to London?

Cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to London


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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to London with next-day bus tickets starting from €18. National Express buses that travel from Liverpool to London depart from Liverpool's Norton Street bus station and arrive at either London's Victoria bus station or Sutton rail station after nearly 6 hours of travel time. Bus trips that require stops have longer travel times. Approximately 20 buses travel from Liverpool to London on weekdays with the first departing Liverpool at 5:00 a.m. Fewer buses travel from Liverpool to London on the weekend.


Fastest way to travel from Liverpool to London


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With only an hour of flight time required, the fastest way to travel from Liverpool to London is technically by taking a flight. However, when travel time to and from London and Liverpool's airports are taken into consideration, the journey will take nearly 5 hours. There are no direct flights from Liverpool's airport to any of London's airports. All flights from Liverpool that arrive in London require a transfer, while "direct" flights to London actually depart from Manchester airport. British Airways offers direct flights from Manchester to London 10 times per day. FlyBe operates numerous indirect flights every day.


Most popular way to travel from Liverpool to London


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Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Liverpool to London. Taking the train is over 3 and a half hours faster than taking the bus and 2 and a half hours faster than taking a flight when travel to and from London and Liverpool's airports is taken into consideration. Taking the train is also €47 cheaper on average than taking a flight between Liverpool and London. Trains traveling from Liverpool to London depart from Liverpool's Lime Street train station and arrive at London Euston train station after at least 2:12 h of travel time. Virgin Trains operates 9 trains from London to Liverpool every day, while London Midland offers one train from Liverpool to London per day.


How to get from Liverpool to London

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Liverpool to London, 84,97% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Liverpool to London and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool to London

Travel to London 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 Liverpool to London.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and London including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to London is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

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

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to London costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to London is by train with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 25m.

The distance from Liverpool to London is approximately 177 miles (286 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to London is:
  • Around 50 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and London as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liverpool to London:
  • Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
  • Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to London by train.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Liverpool to London with the following travel companies:
  • 22 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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