How to travel from Nottingham to Liverpool

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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Liverpool

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $18.

Distance: 82 miles (132 km)

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$46

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$25

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3h 1m

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2h 31m

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5h 14m

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4h 44m

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from Nottingham to Liverpool

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

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

  • East Midlands RailwayY12440
    9:45 AM2h44
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    12:29 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:00 AM5h35
    Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    11:35 AMLiverpool, Liverpool One
    $311One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryC75248+Avanti West CoastL02208
    8:07 AM2h16
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    10:23 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    $1141One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • East Midlands RailwayY12438
    8:45 AM2h44
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    11:29 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    $681One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC51210 · Y12257+Transpennine ExpressC43554
    9:53 AM3h07
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    1:00 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    $771One-way
    2 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayY12337 · C52102+Transpennine ExpressC43547
    8:53 AM3h07
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    12:00 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    $771One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX150 · NX550
    8:55 AM5h35
    Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    2:30 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    $401One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:20 AM7h55
    Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)
    7:15 PMLiverpool, Liverpool One
    $311One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX132 · NX170
    11:20 AM5h40
    Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    5:00 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    $421One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Liverpool.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Nottingham and Liverpool including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Nottingham to Liverpool is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Liverpool costing on average $18 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Nottingham to Liverpool is by train with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 0m.

The distance from Nottingham to Liverpool is approximately 82 miles (132 km).
The average frequency per day from Nottingham to Liverpool is:
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Liverpool:
  • Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
  • Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nottingham to Liverpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Liverpool by bus.
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Liverpool by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Nottingham to Liverpool:
  • 3 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
Omio customers who travel from Nottingham 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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