The cheapest and fastest trains from Stratford to Liverpool
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£82
Fastest journey
3 h 17 m
Average duration
3 h 26 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stratford to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stratford to Liverpool will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
Of the 5 trains that leave Stratford for Liverpool every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 289 km distance in an average of 3 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stratford to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stratford to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 289 km
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£58 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stratford to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Stratford to Liverpool trains for tomorrow, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:41 Stratford | 3h23 | 08:04 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:56 Stratford | 4h03 | 08:59 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:59 Stratford | 4h04 | 09:03 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:18 Stratford | 3h45 | 11:03 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:46 Stratford | 3h17 | 11:03 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stratford to Liverpool
Trains from Stratford to Liverpool run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 289 km distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 289 km |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 04:35 |
Last train 23:22 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Southeastern from Stratford to Liverpool trainsAvanti West Coast, Southeastern trains will get you between Stratford and Liverpool from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stratford to Liverpool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stratford to Liverpool by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stratford and Liverpool
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 13:15 Saturday 06:40 - 13:45 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 1&2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: An accessible ticket machine is located within the stations ticket hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall on the paid side of the ticket barrier. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall on the paid side of the ticket barrier. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services cannot operate from this station. Stratford (London) station is 10 minute signposted walk. Click here for map of walking route
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:30 Saturday 06:15 - 21:30 Sunday 06:40 - 21:30 Southern ticket office 09:00-16:00 Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00 Sun
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are available.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Note that these are Council-owned cycle racks, located outside the front of the station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services for Greater Anglia, London Overground, and TfL Rail will depart from: Montfichet Road, Bus Stop W, for Eastbound services - map here
- Metro: London Underground Central Line and Jubilee Lines and Docklands Light Railway.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 22:00 Saturday 06:15 - 22:00 Sunday 09:30 - 17:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: WH Smiths
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access to all platforms via lifts.Pedestrian access to the international station from the regional station either via Westfield shopping centre or the roadway to the second entrance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: on platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park and alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Textphone 0800 783 4548
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt
- Metro: Docklands Light Railway is available at the station for onward connection to London Underground and DLR stations.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:46 - 00:06 Sunday 08:01 - 00:06 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C: “This station does not have step-free access to any platform.” The nearest station with disabled access is Kirkdale.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bank Hall Street, Liverpool
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:35 - 00:05 Sunday 08:05 - 23:35
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, To Liverpool platform : level access from street level. To Wigan platform via footpath from Seymour Road or Jubilee Avenue from ticket office under road bridge and first left, 500 metres. Or via underpass 32 steps level under the track then 30 steps.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: For Warrington, Buses Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station entrance. Towards Liverpool, buses pick up at the bus stop outside the Turnpike Tavern.
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: N/A
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: James Street Station, James Street, Liverpool
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