How to travel from Luton to Liverpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Luton and Liverpool is around 288km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Luton to Liverpool by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Kettering then Nottingham and then to Liverpool Lime Street.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £81($95)
Operated by

East Midlands Railways

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Liverpool One Bus Station Canning Place.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Liverpool One.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance288km (179 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Luton and Liverpool

There are several options for getting from Luton to Liverpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £50 ($59).

The distance between Luton and Liverpool is around 288km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 243km (151 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Luton and Liverpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Luton to Liverpool is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £50 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Liverpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Luton and Liverpool. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Luton to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kettering and Nottingham. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

East Midlands Railways run train services between Luton and Liverpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Luton and Liverpool. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Luton to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Luton and Liverpool. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Liverpool. We recommend that you take the train to Kettering then Nottingham and then to Liverpool Lime Street. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Liverpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Liverpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Luton and Liverpool. The distance is around 288km (179 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luton to Liverpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £81 ($95).

How do I get from Luton to Liverpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Luton and Liverpool

Transport options from Luton to Liverpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
£81($95)
hourly342km (213 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
£14($17)
twice daily300km (187 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£50($59)
on demand288km (179 miles)

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Airports near Liverpool

The following major airports near Liverpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Liverpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Liverpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Liverpool