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Outbound fromLeicester to Liverpool by train
It takes an average of 4h 16m to travel from Leicester to Liverpool by train, over a distance of around 94 miles (152 km). There are normally 137 trains per day travelling from Leicester to Liverpool and tickets for this journey start from £14.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:49 | |
| Departure station | Leicester | |
| Arrival station | Liverpool | |
| Journey time | From 2h 0m | |
| Distance | 94 miles (152 km) | |
| Frequency | 137 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £14.70 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales |
About the train journey from Leicester to Liverpool
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You can expect the journey from Leicester to Liverpool by train to take around 5h 2m. You’ll usually find around 125 trains running on this route per day, which spans 94 miles (152 km). You’ll need to make 1 to 4 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. Hop on a train to Liverpool and it’s likely to be an East Midlands Railway service, as they’re one of the main operators on this route, although you may change between different train companies during your journey. If you’re looking to get there quickly, the fastest train time from Leicester to Liverpool is 2h 1m.
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Cheap train tickets from Leicester to Liverpool
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Leicester to Liverpool is right for you.
Use your Railcard
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