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Trip Summary
You can pick from 48 daily train trips between Middlesbrough and Liverpool. The average train journey from Middlesbrough to Liverpool takes 4 hours and 31 minutes, but some TransPennine Express train trips are as short as 3 hours and 11 minutes.
| Distance | 108 mi (173 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 11m |
| Lowest price | £61.79 |
| Most frequent service | Northern Rail + Connections |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Middlesbrough to Liverpool
- Northern Rail + Connections tickets: £23 one-way
- TransPennine Express tickets: £23 one-way
- TransPennine Express + Connections tickets: £71 one-way
Which train should you take from Middlesbrough to Liverpool?
There are 3 train lines with service from Middlesbrough to Liverpool. Northern Rail + Connections is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 40 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Rail + Connections | 40 | 4h 43m | £61.16 |
| TransPennine Express | 1 | 3h 11m | £22.63 |
| TransPennine Express + Connections | 7 | 3h 37m | £71.04 |
Northern Rail + Connections train tickets from Middlesbrough to Liverpool start from £23, and on average cost . Daily there are 40 Northern Rail + Connections schedules to Liverpool. Northern Rail + Connections in Middlesbrough leaves from James Cook University Hospital and 2 other stations. And in Liverpool trains arrive at Liverpool South Parkway and one other train station.
From Middlesbrough to Liverpool train travel on Northern Rail + Connections takes 4 hours and 43 minutes. If you are looking to get to Liverpool faster, Northern Rail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 11 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Northern Rail + Connections offers 40 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Liverpool.
TransPennine Express train tickets from Middlesbrough to Liverpool start from £23, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 TransPennine Express schedules to Liverpool. TransPennine Express in Middlesbrough leaves from Middlesbrough Train Station . And in Liverpool trains arrive at Liverpool Lime St .
From Middlesbrough to Liverpool train travel on TransPennine Express takes 3 hours and 11 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Liverpool on a weekend there is typically one TransPennine Express scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Middlesbrough.
TransPennine Express + Connections train tickets from Middlesbrough to Liverpool start from £71, and on average cost . Daily there are 7 TransPennine Express + Connections schedules to Liverpool. TransPennine Express + Connections in Middlesbrough leaves from Middlesbrough Train Station . And in Liverpool trains arrive at Liverpool South Parkway and one other train station.
From Middlesbrough to Liverpool train travel on TransPennine Express + Connections takes 3 hours and 37 minutes. If you are looking to get to Liverpool faster, TransPennine Express + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 11 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, TransPennine Express + Connections offers 7 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Liverpool.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Middlesbrough and Liverpool is approximately 108 miles, or 173 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 31 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 11 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Middlesbrough to Liverpool on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Middlesbrough at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 48 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Liverpool to Middlesbrough.
City Information
Liverpool
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Although Liverpool is only England's 10th largest city, its fame ballooned as the birthplace of the world's biggest rock band: The Beatles. Visiting Liverpool would not be complete without a trip to the iconic Beatles Statue, located near the port, followed by a visit to The Beatles Story museum, where visitors can immerse themselves in the band's rise to fame.
To explore some of Liverpool's older history, the Merseyside Maritime Museum provides fascinating exhibits on the city's great port-town past, including exhibitions on the Titanic as well as the Battle of the Atlantic. Football fanatics should check out the world-famous Anfield Stadium, where regular tours help visitors revel in the history and glory of this iconic football club.
Traveling to Liverpool is easy thanks to several rail providers, which facilitate travel around the Liverpool City Region and beyond. Liverpool also has two significant bus terminals for access via coach and an international airport for those traveling from further afield.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Middlesbrough?
Main departure station: Middlesbrough Train Station
Middlesbrough has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Liverpool.
All train stations in Middlesbrough:
Middlesbrough Train Station
South Bank
James Cook University Hospital
Where is the train station in Liverpool?
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Main arrival station: Liverpool Lime Street Station
Liverpool's main rail terminus, Lime Street Station, was opened in 1836, making it the oldest operating mainline rail station in the world. It receives regular services from London via TransPennine Express. Local Merseyrail services arrive and depart from under the main station concourse. Here you'll find several stores and restaurants, as well as coffee shops such as Starbucks, restrooms, and luggage lockers. Long-distance National Express and Megabus coaches depart from the coach station at Liverpool One shopping mall, a six-minute walk away.
Train stations in Liverpool:
Liverpool Lime Street Station
Liverpool South Parkway Station
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