Leeds to Liverpool train with TransPennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Liverpool

Showing times and prices for 05 Nov

Cheapest price

$33

Average price

$34

Fastest journey

1 h 29 m

Average duration

1 h 30 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

104 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Leeds to Liverpool will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $33.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Leeds for Liverpool every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 29 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

TransPennine ExpressC26363
10:30AM1h29
Leeds station (LDS)
11:59AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$331One-way
0 changes
TransPennine ExpressC27022
10:00AM1h31
Leeds station (LDS)
11:31AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$331One-way
0 changes
TransPennine ExpressC27200
09:30AM1h29
Leeds station (LDS)
10:59AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$331One-way
0 changes
TransPennine ExpressC27034
08:00AM1h33
Leeds station (LDS)
09:33AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$331One-way
0 changes
TransPennine ExpressC27028
09:01AM1h30
Leeds station (LDS)
10:31AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$351One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Leeds to Liverpool

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $13.

Distance: 104 km

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Coach

$34

Average Price

$14

Average Price

Cheapest

2h 21m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 51m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 14m

Average total duration

2h 44m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

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Live departures

Leeds to Liverpool train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, 5 November
Last updated at 10:19 pm
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
transpennine_expressC27034
On time
8:00 am Leeds station (LDS)
1h33
9:33 am Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27203
On time
8:30 am Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
9:59 am Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27028
On time
9:01 am Leeds station (LDS)
1h30
10:31 am Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27200
On time
9:30 am Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
10:59 am Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27022
On time
10:00 am Leeds station (LDS)
1h31
11:31 am Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC26363
On time
10:30 am Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
11:59 am Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Leeds to Liverpool?

The best time to book your train from Leeds to Liverpool is 28 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Leeds to Liverpool route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Leeds to Liverpool per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Leeds to Liverpool.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Leeds to Liverpool

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Trains from Leeds to Liverpool run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 but you can travel from only $7 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from $7
Distance
104 km
Average train duration
1h 51m
Cheapest ticket price
$13
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
1h 26m
First train
00:18
Last train
23:56
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from $7

Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express from Leeds to Liverpool trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Leeds and Liverpool from $7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

TransPennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 26m
Cheapest Price
$21
TransPennine Express frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Northern Rail (3)

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 17m
Cheapest Price
$29
Northern Rail (3) frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

first_transpennine_express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 26m
Cheapest Price
$50
first_transpennine_express frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Leeds to Liverpool train

FAQs: Travel by train from Leeds to Liverpool easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leeds to Liverpool.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Leeds to Liverpool can start from as little as $21 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leeds to Liverpool is $40; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Leeds to Liverpool is 1 h 26 min   to travel the 103 km long route, with around there are 7 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Leeds to Liverpool leaves at 4: 50am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Leeds to Liverpool leaves at 10: 45pm.
Yes, there are 4 direct trains a day from Leeds to Liverpool with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Take the Leeds to Liverpool train with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route to Liverpool from Leeds as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Leeds, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Liverpool Lime Street, located away from the city centre.

A day trip to Liverpool from Leeds is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 26 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Leeds to Liverpool is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Liverpool from Leeds including taking a train or coach.

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Important Stations and Airports in Leeds and Liverpool

Leeds
Liverpool
The major train station for departures in Leeds is Bramley (West Yorks). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bramley (West Yorks) for your trip from Leeds to Liverpool.
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Amenities at train station
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information
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Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
6 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. wheelchair customers using platform 2 (Bradford, Manchester bound) should be aware that the access to the platform is via a busy road that has no dropped kerbs and a narrow ramped path and entrance onto the platform. Platform 1 (Leeds, Selby) has good level access.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Bramley (West Yorks)
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses stop on Stanningley Road, east of Station Mount Road. Stop 450 10893 to New Pudsey, and 450 12320 to Leeds.
  • Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
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Amenities at train station
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information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Burley Park
  • Onward travel information: Bus stops located 5 mins away from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / drop off on Ashville Road adjacent to the station entrance towards Harrogate, opposite the station entrance towards Leeds.
  • Metro: 0113 245 7676
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Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Platform 1 is not accessible for disabled or wheelchair bound customers because of a stepped footbridge. Platform 2 has level access.Level access to both platforms but nothing to get between the 2 platforms.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cottingley
  • Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the layby/Bus stop on Cottingley Drive (10325/10325)
  • Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
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Amenities at train station
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DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Headingley
  • Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Bus Stops on Kirkstall Lane close to the junction with the station approach road. (Station side for Leeds, opposite side for Harrogate)
  • Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
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Amenities at train station
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Bike ParkingBike Parking
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information
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Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
  • Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Bagel Factory
  • Caffè Nero
  • KFC
  • Leon
  • McDonald's
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Starbucks
  • Pret a Manger
  • JD Wetherspoon
  • Delice de France
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
  • Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
  • The Queens Hotel
  • Leeds Marriott Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
  • Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Public transport options for Leeds
  • Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
  • Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express

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