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Trains from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Liverpool Lime Street

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35

train journeys
per day

178

miles (287 kms)

3hrs 43 mins

fastest journey

00:16 / 23:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 5 changes)

8

operators run

7

routes

Trains from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Liverpool Lime Street

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On a typical weekday there are 35 scheduled rail journeys between London Waterloo East and Liverpool Lime Street , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 35 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from London Waterloo East to Liverpool Lime Street is approximately 178 miles (287 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 22 mins.

London Overground, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, First TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, Southeastern, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between London Waterloo East and Liverpool Lime Street.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being London Waterloo East to Liverpool Lime Street. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 43 mins.

Map of the rail routes from London Waterloo East to Liverpool Lime Street

Journeys from London Waterloo East to Liverpool Lime Street Today

  • Mon 4th Nov
    00:16
    8 hrs 26 mins5 changes
    08:42
    London Waterloo East
    Liverpool Lime Street
    London Waterloo East to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:55
    4 hrs 4 mins5 changes
    09:59
    London Waterloo East
    Liverpool Lime Street
    London Waterloo East to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:12
    3 hrs 52 mins3 changes
    10:04
    London Waterloo East
    Liverpool Lime Street
    London Waterloo East to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:02
    3 hrs 57 mins5 changes
    10:59
    London Waterloo East
    Liverpool Lime Street
    London Waterloo East to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:21
    3 hrs 43 mins3 changes
    11:04
    London Waterloo East
    Liverpool Lime Street
    London Waterloo East to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:37
    4 hrs 21 mins4 changes
    11:58
    London Waterloo East
    Liverpool Lime Street
    London Waterloo East to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:07
    3 hrs 52 mins5 changes
    11:59
    London Waterloo East
    Liverpool Lime Street
    London Waterloo East to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:19
    3 hrs 45 mins3 changes
    12:04
    London Waterloo East
    Liverpool Lime Street
    London Waterloo East to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:33
    4 hrs 25 mins4 changes
    12:58
    London Waterloo East
    Liverpool Lime Street
    London Waterloo East to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:03
    3 hrs 58 mins5 changes
    13:01
    London Waterloo East
    Liverpool Lime Street
    London Waterloo East to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:21
    3 hrs 43 mins3 changes
    13:04
    London Waterloo East
    Liverpool Lime Street
    London Waterloo East to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:04
    3 hrs 55 mins5 changes
    13:59
    London Waterloo East
    Liverpool Lime Street
    London Waterloo East to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:18
    3 hrs 46 mins3 changes
    14:04
    London Waterloo East
    Liverpool Lime Street
    London Waterloo East to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:32
    4 hrs 26 mins4 changes
    14:58
    London Waterloo East
    Liverpool Lime Street
    London Waterloo East to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:02
    3 hrs 57 mins5 changes
    14:59
    London Waterloo East
    Liverpool Lime Street
    London Waterloo East to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:21
    3 hrs 43 mins3 changes
    15:04
    London Waterloo East
    Liverpool Lime Street
    London Waterloo East to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:32
    4 hrs 26 mins4 changes
    15:58
    London Waterloo East
    Liverpool Lime Street
    London Waterloo East to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 4th Nov
    12:02
    3 hrs 58 mins5 changes
    16:00
    London Waterloo East
    Liverpool Lime Street
    London Waterloo East to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 4th Nov
    12:21
    3 hrs 43 mins3 changes
    16:04
    London Waterloo East
    Liverpool Lime Street
    London Waterloo East to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 4th Nov
    13:02
    3 hrs 58 mins5 changes
    17:00
    London Waterloo East
    Liverpool Lime Street
    London Waterloo East to Liverpool Lime Street

About London Waterloo East Station

Station name London Waterloo East (WAE)
AddressLondon Waterloo East station, Sandell Street, London, SE1 8NH
Managed bySE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeNo

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Liverpool Lime Street Station

Station name Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
AddressLiverpool Lime Street station, Lime Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 1JD
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursSunday 07:15 - 23:05
Monday to Friday 05:00 - 23:38
Saturday 05:00 - 23:38
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between London Waterloo East and Liverpool Lime Street

The travel time between London Waterloo East and Liverpool Lime Street by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 22 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 43 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between London Waterloo East and Liverpool Lime Street vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 35 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:16, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:27.

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Amenities on trains between London Waterloo East and Liverpool Lime Street can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between London Waterloo East & Liverpool Lime Street. owever, there are 35 possible journeys which require a change.

London Overground, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, First TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, Southeastern, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between London Waterloo East and Liverpool Lime Street.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between London Waterloo East and Liverpool Lime Street, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.