How much does a train ticket cost from Liverpool to York?

The cheapest train tickets from Liverpool to York start from £20. The average price for this train route is around £48. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Liverpool to York?

The average train journey time from Liverpool to York is 2h 13m, covering a distance of 85 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 47m and is operated by Transpennine Express .

Which train operators serve the Liverpool to York route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express , Northern .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Liverpool to York?

The earliest train from Liverpool to York departs at 07:24. And the latest train departs at 23:51.

Which is the best train operator from Liverpool to York?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Liverpool to York?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Liverpool to York?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern , with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Liverpool to York?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Liverpool to York from £19

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Liverpool to York on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:50	Liverpool South Parkway	2h 28m	18:18	York	No tags
Train	16:24	Liverpool Lime Street	1h 54m	18:18	York	No tags
Train	16:50	Liverpool South Parkway	2h 24m	19:14	York	No tags
Train	17:24	Liverpool Lime Street	1h 50m	19:14	York	No tags
Train	17:54	Liverpool Lime Street	2h 10m	20:04	York	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Liverpool to York

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach York. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2hAverage duration

87 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£14 - £25	Average duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£20 - £101	Average duration2h 13m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£13 - £13	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Transpennine Express

3.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Liverpool to York by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Liverpool to York?
The cheapest train tickets from Liverpool to York start from £20. The average price for this train route is around £48. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Liverpool to York?
The average train journey time from Liverpool to York is 2h 13m, covering a distance of 85 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 47m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Liverpool to York route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, Northern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Liverpool to York?
The earliest train from Liverpool to York departs at 07:24. And the latest train departs at 23:51.
Which is the best train operator from Liverpool to York?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Liverpool to York?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Liverpool to York?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Liverpool to York?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

£19

11/12

£34

Today

£19

13/12

£19

14/12

£19

15/12

£19

16/12

£19

17/12

£19

The cheapest trip from Liverpool to York was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Liverpool to York as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £19 to £63 for a train ticket from Liverpool to York based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £19, which is on 2025-12-16.