Trains to London Liverpool Street

Once known as the “dark cathedral”, Liverpool Street is a major railway station in the northeastern corner of the City of London. With links to two airports and surrounding counties, it’s a bustling hub for commuters, tourists and international travellers alike. Liverpool Street was recently crowned Britain’s busiest station at the end of 2023 following the opening of the Elizabeth line and serves almost 80 million passengers each year.

Situated in the Bishopsgate ward and opened in 1874 to replace the station bearing the same name, London Liverpool Street station is around the corner from the city’s famous attractions. Before venturing onto sights like Old Spitalfields Market and the Tower of London, you’ll find the Kindertransport rescue mission and Great Eastern Railway war memorials, located in the station itself.

Station amenities include free WiFi, cycle parking, luggage storage, cash machines on the concourse and a bureau de change on the lower ground floor. Passengers can buy train tickets from the ticket office or use ticket machines around the station for same-day travel.

Originally designed to offer connections to London’s expanding Underground network, Liverpool Street has a Tube station on the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines. Buses and cabs are available outside the station with step-free access via the lift on the main concourse. The station has no car park, and waiting by the taxi rank for drop-offs/pick-ups is not permitted.

The Stansted Express, the Elizabeth line, as well as coaches outside the station, provide links to Heathrow and Stansted airports.

Trains to London Liverpool Street station span London’s northern and eastern suburbs, Essex, Hertfordshire and the east of England, including Ipswich, Southend and Cambridge. The station has also become a major interchange on the new Elizabeth line.

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Heathrow Airport to London Liverpool Street

The recently opened Elizabeth line provides trains from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Liverpool Street every 15 minutes. On average, journeys take around 43 minutes.

Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street

The Stansted Express service whisks passengers into Central London in only 48 minutes. Trains depart every 15 minutes.

Norwich to London Liverpool Street

With over 30 services a day, travel between these cities takes just under two hours by rail.

Chelmsford to London Liverpool Street

This bustling Essex commuter town offers easy access to the city. Up to five trains travel into Liverpool Street each hour, taking about 35 minutes.

Liverpool Street’s primary operators are c2c, Greater Anglia, London Overground and the Elizabeth line. Among the destinations are stations on the Great Eastern Main Line towards Norwich, the West Anglia Main Line towards Ely and Cambridge, and the Weaver line on the London Overground. The Elizabeth line and Stansted Express provide trains to Heathrow Airport and Stansted Airport, respectively.

The City of London packs both modern and historic sights in just 1.12 square miles (2.9 square kilometres) - all within walking distance of Liverpool Street station. In this iconic centre, you can shop around for vintage clothing and antiques on Brick Lane or at Petticoat Lane and Old Spitalfields markets.

Get a full glimpse of 18th- and 19th-century life with a visit to Dennis Severs’ House, or explore Shoreditch’s quirky street art, food spots and bars if you fancy something trendy.

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What shops are in Liverpool Street station?

Liverpool Street station has over 20 shops with food, drinks, accessories, gifts, health and beauty products, and more.

When is Liverpool Street station open?

Liverpool Street station is open 03:10–01:00 on Mondays, 04:00–01:00 Tuesdays to Thursdays, 03:10–01:00 Fridays to Saturdays, and 03:40–01:00 on Sundays.

What are Liverpool Street station’s redevelopment plans?

The project proposed by Network Rail aims to increase the concourse size to minimise crowding and future-proof the station. Revised plans were submitted for approval in April 2025.

Is there luggage storage at Liverpool Street station?

Yes, you can leave luggage at the Excess Baggage Company office (paid service), located near platform 10. The office is open 07:00–23:00 from Monday to Sunday.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.