London to Liverpool Trains From £14.00*

Avanti West Coast is the main operator running direct trains between London Euston and Liverpool Lime Street. Services run frequently throughout the day, with two trains per hour during most hours (average journey time 2 hours 12 minutes).

Trains depart from London Euston, well connected to the rest of the city via the London Underground. On arrival, Liverpool Lime Street sits right in the city centre, within easy walking distance of the waterfront, the Royal Albert Dock and Liverpool ONE shopping centre.

Standard, Standard Premium or First Class — What to choose?

Standard Class

Standard Class includes free Wi-Fi, power sockets at seats, and access to the onboard shop where you can buy drinks and snacks. Carriages can get busy on Friday afternoons and during major events in Liverpool or London.

Standard Premium

A middle-ground option available on Pendolino services, Standard Premium offers roomier seats with extra legroom and a guaranteed table, plus plug sockets at every window seat. It does not include complimentary food or drink, and there is no lounge access.

First Class

First Class offers a quieter, more spacious carriage with complimentary food and drink served at your seat, including dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. First Class lounges are available at both London Euston and Liverpool Lime Street, where you can relax for up to two hours before departure with free Wi-Fi and complimentary refreshments.

What is the luggage allowance?

Avanti West Coast allows one item of hand baggage plus up to two additional items per passenger. Bags should be no larger than 30cm x 70cm x 90cm. Smaller bags can be stored in the overhead racks, while larger cases should go in the dedicated luggage areas at the ends of each carriage. 

How often does the London to Liverpool train run?

The route heads northwest from London, passing through the rolling countryside of the Midlands before the landscape opens out across the Cheshire Plain. As the train approaches Merseyside, the urban skyline of Liverpool gradually comes into view across the flatlands.

Departure from London Euston

• Euston is directly connected with the rest of the city through its built-in underground stop via the Victoria and Northern lines, making it reachable from virtually anywhere in central London in under 15 minutes. Several bus routes also serve the station from central hubs like Oxford Circus, Trafalgar Square, and King's Cross.

• Getting to your platform it's quite straightforward — all platforms are at the far end of the main concourse. Check the departure boards and, if you have any luggage to drop off, you can store it near the entrance to Platform 16.

Onboard trains from London to Liverpool

Avanti operates two train types on this route — the refurbished Pendolino and the newer Evero, both offering modern amenities with all fares, including wi-fi, charging ports, increased luggage space and comfortable seating.

The scenic side

The route heads northwest from London, passing through the flat commuter belt of Hertfordshire before the landscape opens out across the Midlands. North of Rugby, the countryside grows greener and more expansive as the train crosses into Cheshire, with wide agricultural plains stretching out on either side. As you approach Liverpool, the urban sprawl of Merseyside gradually fills the horizon.

Key landmarks

Around 45 minutes in, the train passes through Milton Keynes before continuing north through Staffordshire. Watch out for the distinctive outline of Jodrell Bank Observatory near Macclesfield — the giant Lovell Telescope, one of the largest steerable radio telescopes in the world, is visible from the line on a clear day shortly before the train reaches Crewe.

Arriving at Liverpool Lime Street

Liverpool Lime Street is located in Lime Street, the heart of Liverpool city centre, with several shops and cafes within walking distance from the station. It's known for its splendid Victorian façade, which opens directly onto Lime Street, with St George's Hall standing opposite.

The exits

• Lime Street Exit (Main Exit): The primary exit opens onto Lime Street itself, with St George's Hall and the city centre immediately ahead. This is the quickest route to the waterfront, Liverpool ONE shopping mall and the Cavern Quarter.
• Lord Nelson Street Exit: A secondary exit on the north side of the station, useful for reaching the Adelphi Hotel and the universities. Toilets are located near this entrance.
• Skelhorne Street Exit: The rear exit leads to the taxi rank and is also where rail replacement buses depart. The Empire Theatre is accessible from this side of the station.

Onward travel

• Buses: The 10A and 18 routes run direct to Liverpool ONE bus station, from where connections across the city are available. Liverpool's main bus station on Roe Street is around a 4-minute walk from Lime Street. 
• Taxis: The taxi rank is on the Skelhorne Street side of the station. 
• Merseyrail: Lime Street connects directly to the Merseyrail network for local services across Merseyside.

Walkability

Liverpool ONE shopping centre is around 10 minutes on foot heading southwest. The Albert Dock and waterfront are approximately 20 minutes on foot, or a short bus ride. The Cavern Club on Mathew Street is around 12 minutes' walk, and the Museum of Liverpool on the waterfront is roughly 25 minutes on foot