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What is the best way to travel from Leicester to Liverpool?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Trains to Liverpool from Leicester. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
2h 55m
£7
£12
77
Train
2h 20m
£23
£57
6

What is the cheapest way to reach Liverpool from Leicester?

You can reach Liverpool with just £7 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £13
Saturday
from £8
Sunday
from £7
Monday
from £8
Tuesday
from £8
Wednesday
from £7
Thursday
from £8

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    3h 55m
    0
    19:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    23:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    2h 55m
    0
    20:40
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    23:35
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    20:40
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    23:55
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    11:45
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    19:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    08:45
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    14:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • East Midlands Railway
    3h 41m
    0
    05:48
    Leicester
    Central Station
    09:29
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £33
  • East Midlands Railway
    3h 23m
    0
    06:37
    Leicester
    Central Station
    10:00
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £33
  • East Midlands Railway
    3h 23m
    0
    07:06
    Leicester
    Central Station
    10:29
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £37
  • CrossCountry
    2h 59m
    0
    06:18
    Leicester
    Central Station
    09:17
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £85
  • CrossCountry
    2h 20m
    0
    07:22
    Leicester
    Central Station
    09:42
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £85

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    3h 55m
    0
    19:15
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    23:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    22:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    02:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    3h 55m
    0
    22:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    02:05
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    11:45
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    19:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    14:20
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    20:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • East Midlands Railway
    3h 22m
    0
    07:07
    Leicester
    Central Station
    10:29
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £23
  • CrossCountry
    2h 54m
    0
    05:48
    Leicester
    Central Station
    08:42
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £73
  • CrossCountry
    2h 54m
    0
    06:48
    Leicester
    Central Station
    09:42
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £73
  • CrossCountry
    3h 9m
    0
    07:08
    Leicester
    Central Station
    10:17
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £73

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    3h 55m
    0
    19:15
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    23:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    11:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    14:30
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    13:00
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:40
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    8h 10m
    0
    07:50
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    16:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    14:20
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    20:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    3h 55m
    0
    19:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    23:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    2h 55m
    0
    22:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    01:05
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    08:45
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    14:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    11:45
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    19:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    5h 45m
    0
    14:25
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    20:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    3h 55m
    0
    19:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    23:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    20:40
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    23:55
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    22:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    01:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    08:45
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    14:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    11:45
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    19:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    3h 55m
    0
    19:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    23:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    17:10
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    23:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    09:50
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    13:30
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    16:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    20:35
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    18:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    23:35
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    3h 55m
    0
    19:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    23:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    2h 55m
    0
    20:40
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    23:35
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    2h 55m
    0
    22:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    01:05
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    8h 10m
    0
    07:50
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    16:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    08:45
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    14:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11

What are the fastest trips from Leicester to Liverpool?

You can get to Liverpool from Leicester in just 2h 20m with a Train from CrossCountry. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
from 2h 20m
Saturday
from 2h 54m
Sunday
from 3h 0m
Monday
from 2h 55m
Tuesday
from 3h 15m
Wednesday
from 3h 40m
Thursday
from 2h 55m

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • CrossCountry
    2h 20m
    0
    07:22
    Leicester
    Central Station
    09:42
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £85
  • CrossCountry
    2h 59m
    0
    06:18
    Leicester
    Central Station
    09:17
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £85
  • East Midlands Railway
    3h 23m
    0
    06:37
    Leicester
    Central Station
    10:00
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £33
  • East Midlands Railway
    3h 23m
    0
    07:06
    Leicester
    Central Station
    10:29
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £37
  • East Midlands Railway
    3h 41m
    0
    05:48
    Leicester
    Central Station
    09:29
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £33
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    2h 55m
    0
    20:40
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    23:35
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    20:40
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    23:55
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 55m
    0
    19:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    23:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    08:45
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    14:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    11:45
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    19:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • CrossCountry
    2h 54m
    0
    05:48
    Leicester
    Central Station
    08:42
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £73
  • CrossCountry
    2h 54m
    0
    06:48
    Leicester
    Central Station
    09:42
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £73
  • CrossCountry
    3h 9m
    0
    07:08
    Leicester
    Central Station
    10:17
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £73
  • East Midlands Railway
    3h 22m
    0
    07:07
    Leicester
    Central Station
    10:29
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £23
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    3h 55m
    0
    19:15
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    23:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    3h 55m
    0
    22:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    02:05
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    22:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    02:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    14:20
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    20:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    11:45
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    19:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    11:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    14:30
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    13:00
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:40
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 55m
    0
    19:15
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    23:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    14:20
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    20:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    8h 10m
    0
    07:50
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    16:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    2h 55m
    0
    22:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    01:05
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    3h 55m
    0
    19:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    23:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    5h 45m
    0
    14:25
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    20:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    08:45
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    14:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    11:45
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    19:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    20:40
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    23:55
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    22:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    01:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    3h 55m
    0
    19:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    23:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    08:45
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    14:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    7h 15m
    0
    11:45
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    19:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    09:50
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    13:30
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    3h 55m
    0
    19:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    23:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    16:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    20:35
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    18:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    23:35
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    17:10
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    23:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    2h 55m
    0
    20:40
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    23:35
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    2h 55m
    0
    22:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    01:05
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    3h 55m
    0
    19:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    23:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    08:45
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    14:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    8h 10m
    0
    07:50
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    16:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Leicester to Liverpool

What are the most popular stations in Leicester and Liverpool?

In Leicester, you will usually depart from Central Station, Fosse Park or St. Margaret's Bus Station, while in Liverpool you will be arriving at Lime Street Station, One Bus Station or Penny Lane, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Liverpool from Leicester? With 6 connections between 4 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Leicester and Liverpool, you can pay as low as £7 with a Bus from National Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from CrossCountry: you will get to Liverpool in just 2h 20m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Leicester and Liverpool are National Express, FlixBus and CrossCountry, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Leicester and Liverpool is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Oadby or to Birkenhead, and look at flights from East Midlands Airport, and landing at Blackpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Leicester to Liverpool?

The most popular companies between Leicester and Liverpool, are National Express, FlixBus and CrossCountry. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus

Train companies: CrossCountry and East Midlands Railway

All you need to know when you travel from Leicester to Liverpool

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Leicester to Liverpool. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Leicester to Liverpool

How can I reach Liverpool from Leicester?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Liverpool from Leicester.

How far is Liverpool from Leicester?

The distance between Leicester and Liverpool is 150.7 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Leicester and Liverpool?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 4 kgs of CO2, a train 5 kgs, a car 26 kgs, and a flight 37 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Leicester to Liverpool?

You can get to Liverpool with just £7 by taking a Bus from National Express.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Liverpool?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Liverpool in just 2h 20m with a Train from CrossCountry.

More routes to Leicester and to Liverpool

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Leicester and to Liverpool. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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