The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Liverpool
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$99
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 19 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
219 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Liverpool will cost around $99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $59.
To travel from Bristol to Liverpool you need to make at least one change.
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Compare coach and train for Bristol to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 219 km
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$76 Average Price | $28 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bristol to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Liverpool trains for today, Wednesday, 18 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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P23016 · P22617+ L64807+ W05247 | On time 8:08 am Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h34 | 12:42 pm Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3 changes | |
C75328+ W01952 · W03091 | On time 8:33 am Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h31 | 12:04 pm Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 changes | |
P22720+ L64848+ G86550 | On time 8:58 am Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h11 | 1:09 pm Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 2 changes | |
C74903+ W05244 | On time 9:00 am Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h17 | 12:17 pm Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C75330+ L02372 · W02663 | On time 9:33 am Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h31 | 1:04 pm Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 changes | |
C74905+ W05249 | On time 10:00 am Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h17 | 1:17 pm Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
P22722+ L64810+ W05257 | On time 10:02 am Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h45 | 2:47 pm Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 changes | |
P33678 · P22621+ L64810+ W05257 | On time 10:07 am Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h40 | 2:47 pm Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3 changes | |
C75323_C75008+ W02929 · W02660 | On time 10:33 am Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h31 | 2:04 pm Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 changes | |
P22724+ L64851+ G86569 | On time 10:57 am Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h12 | 3:09 pm Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 2 changes | |
C74907+ W05254 | On time 11:00 am Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h17 | 2:17 pm Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Liverpool
Trains from Bristol to Liverpool run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $58 but you can travel from only $15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 219 km distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 219 km |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 04:53 |
Last train 23:47 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Bristol to Liverpool trainsWest Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Bristol and Liverpool from $15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bristol to Liverpool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Liverpool by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Liverpool
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7 with short-term and long-term parking options available. Access via the A38 road.
- Dexters
- Brunel Bar & Kitchen
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £1
- Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport
- Holiday Inn Bristol Airport
- Winford Manor Hotel
- Cost £10
- Located in the main terminal
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Main Terminal: check-in desks, security, and departure gates
- Arrivals Hall: baggage claim and customs
- Parking: short-term and long-term options available
- Bus: Airport Flyer Express
- Train: Bristol Temple Meads station is the nearest major train station, connected by bus services
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform
- Accessible taxis: No
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Cheltenham Road
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: N/A
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: James Street Station, James Street, Liverpool
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:25 - 00:16 Sunday 07:45 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located next to the public toilets on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Next to Mail entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: 32 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool 1
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