Train in Liverpool train station
Liverpool Train

Travelling by train from London to Liverpool is a good choice for people that need to get from the UK capital to the famous city in the north.

Trains between London and Liverpool leave from Euston train station in the northern part of central London. They arrive at Liverpool Lime Street train station in central Liverpool. Trains that travel on this route are operated by Virgin Trains.

Trains from London to Liverpool depart Euston station for Lime Street station three times an hour all throughout the day and evening. Most departures take place at 07, 10, and 40 minutes past the hour.

Trains that leave at 07 minutes past are direct and require no changes. Other trains require a connection at Crewe en route, and take slightly longer than direct trains.

Return trains from Liverpool to London run twice an hour at peak times.

The train journey from London to Liverpool takes between 2 hours, 8 minutes and 2 hours, 34 minutes. Delays can occur due to signal failures and track maintenance. The latter is particularly true if you travel on the weekend.

Tickets for trains from London to Liverpool can cost as little at 12 GBP for a single in standard class if you book online well in advance. Discounted tickets are also available if you buy train tickets with a railcard.