Welcome to Liverpool
Liverpool might be most famous for The Beatles, but it’s also a cultural destination with fantastic museums, art galleries and theatres as well as magnificent architecture, ferry rides on the River Mersey and leafy parks. There are also great cafes, restaurants and a pedestrianised shopping area.
Find out more about travelling to Liverpool by train below, along with everything you need to know about the town. Discover all the best things to do and places to visit in Liverpool – and don’t forget you can save money on your train travel with a Railcard.
By taking the train you are also helping to lower carbon emissions. And, if you require additional support when travelling, the Passenger Assist service can help you.
If you fancy travelling a bit further afield, you can also visit our Day Trips from Liverpool by Train page.
How to get to Liverpool by train
Liverpool has 4 stations:
Liverpool Lime Street: This is Liverpool’s main station. There are regular direct trains to and from many destinations, including Manchester, Newcastle, Hull, Nottingham and Sheffield. There are direct services to and from London Euston every day
Liverpool Central: For trains to and from Southport, Chester, New Brighton and Ormskirk
Liverpool James Street: For trains to and from Liverpool Central, New Brighton, Ellesmere Port, Chester and West Kirby
Moorfields: For trains to and from Liverpool Central, West Kirby, Chester and Southport
You can plan your Liverpool train journey, find the cheapest fares and book tickets online with our Journey Planner.
Fastest journey times to Liverpool Lime Street by train
From | To | Journey time from* |
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London | Liverpool | 2 hr 20 min |
Manchester | Liverpool | 38 min |
Birmingham | Liverpool | 1 hr 38 min |
Bristol | Liverpool | 3 hr 8 min |
Leeds | Liverpool | 1 hr 44 min |
Edinburgh | Liverpool | 3 hr 29 min |
Glasgow | Liverpool | 2 hr 23 min |
Cardiff | Liverpool | 3 hr 33 min |
* Please note, some journeys will take longer and you may have to change trains