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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Liverpool
Showing times and prices for 04 Dec
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
2 h 44 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
132 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Liverpool will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $34.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Nottingham for Liverpool every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 132 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 48 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.
08:45AM2h44
Nottingham11:29AMLiverpool
$341One-way
0 changes
05:35AM2h54
Nottingham08:29AMLiverpool
$371One-way
0 changes
06:43AM2h46
Nottingham09:29AMLiverpool
$471One-way
0 changes
07:44AM2h45
Nottingham10:29AMLiverpool
$531One-way
0 changes
05:53AM3h59
Nottingham09:52AMLiverpool
$531One-way
0 changes
09:45AM2h44
Nottingham12:29PMLiverpool
$591One-way
0 changes
08:45AM2h44
Nottingham11:29AMLiverpool
$341One-way
0 changes
07:44AM2h45
Nottingham10:29AMLiverpool
$531One-way
0 changes
06:43AM2h46
Nottingham09:29AMLiverpool
$471One-way
0 changes
08:15AM2h48
Nottingham11:03AMLiverpool
$1081One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Nottingham to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 132 km
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3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nottingham to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Liverpool trains for today, Wednesday, 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 5:33 am
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 5:35 am Nottingham | 2h54 | 8:29 am Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:43 am Nottingham | 2h46 | 9:29 am Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:15 am Nottingham | 2h48 | 11:03 am Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:54 am Nottingham | 3h35 | 12:29 pm Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:47 pm Nottingham | 3h05 | 9:52 pm Liverpool | 0 changesdirect |
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Nottingham to Liverpool?
The best time to book your train from Nottingham to Liverpool is 21 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Nottingham to Liverpool route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Liverpool.
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Overview: Train from Nottingham to Liverpool
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Nottingham to Liverpool run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 but you can travel from only $12 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 132 km distance in 2h 16m.
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 $12
Distance 132 km |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 04:35 |
Last train 23:49 |
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 $12
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Nottingham to Liverpool trainsEast Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Nottingham and Liverpool from $12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 43m
Cheapest Price
$27
East Midlands Trains frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
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
3h 6m
Cheapest Price
$42
TransPennine Express frequency
2 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
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 42m
Cheapest Price
$108
CrossCountry frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 23m
Cheapest Price
$108
Avanti West Coast frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 25m
Cheapest Price
$56
east_midlands_trains frequency
23 a day
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 15m
Cheapest Price
$191
Cross Country frequency
2 a day
FAQs: Nottingham to Liverpool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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.
Cheap train tickets from Nottingham to Liverpool can start from as little as $21 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Nottingham to Liverpool is $67; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Nottingham to Liverpool train time is 2 h 38 min covering the 131 km long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Nottingham to Liverpool leaves at 4: 58am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Nottingham to Liverpool leaves at 6: 46pm.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Nottingham to Liverpool without having to change trains with east_midlands_trains. There are 3 direct trains from Nottingham to Liverpool each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Liverpool. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Nottingham to Liverpool.
For the journey from Nottingham to Liverpool you can take a train with East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains or Cross Country. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Nottingham to Liverpool on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Nottingham, 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 trip to Liverpool from Nottingham is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 38 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Nottingham to Liverpool is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Liverpool from Nottingham including taking a train or coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Liverpool
Nottingham
Liverpool
The major train station for departures in Nottingham is Nottingham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham for your trip from Nottingham to Liverpool.
Nottingham
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are 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: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Nottingham
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
The major train station for arrivals in Liverpool is Bank Hall. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bank Hall for your journey to Liverpool from Nottingham.
Bank Hall
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:46 - 00:06 Sunday 08:01 - 00:06 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C: “This station does not have step-free access to any platform.” The nearest station with disabled access is Kirkdale.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Bank Hall
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bank Hall Street, Liverpool
Edge Hill
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:30 - 00:10 Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station. Access to the station is via a hundred metre cobbled street slope or uneven pavement down to the ticket office. Platform 1 - has level access for train to Manchester Victoria, St Helens, Wigan, Preston and Warrington Bank Quay. Platform 2 - has level access for trains to Liverpool from Crewe/ Manchester Airport via Newton-le-Willows Platform 3 - down 20 steps to level under-pass and then up 20 steps to the platform for trains to Warrington Central and Manchester Piccadilly. Platform 4 - down 20 steps to level under-pass and then up 20 steps to the platform for trains to Liverpool from Manchester Oxford Road via Warrington (Stations)
- 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 Edge Hill
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Tunnel Road. (Station side for Warrington, opposite for Liverpool).
Hunts Cross
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:51 - 00:16 Sunday 07:51 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
Distance to city center
9 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C: “This station does not have step-free access to any platform.” The car park and Ticket Office are step free, however access to platforms is via stepped ramps only.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets can be electronically opened by staff in the Booking Office.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Opposite booking office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Hunts Cross
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside station entrance on Speke Rd.
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