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Outbound fromBury St Edmunds to Liverpool by train
It takes an average of 6h 45m to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Liverpool by train, over a distance of around 174 miles (280 km). There are normally 19 trains per day travelling from Bury St Edmunds to Liverpool and tickets for this journey start from £29.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:29 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:00 | |
| Departure station | Bury St Edmunds | |
| Arrival station | Liverpool | |
| Journey time | From 4h 27m | |
| Distance | 174 miles (280 km) | |
| Frequency | 19 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £29.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Bury St Edmunds to Liverpool in 4 hours 27 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Bury St Edmunds to Liverpool? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 45 minutes to travel the 174 miles (280 km) from Bury St Edmunds to Liverpool by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 27 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 19 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Greater Anglia to Liverpool. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Bury St Edmunds to Liverpool in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £29.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Liverpool by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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