The average train between Essex and Liverpool takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex to Liverpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Essex and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 11:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Essex to Liverpool? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essex to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Liverpool station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Essex to Liverpool train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Liverpool train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Essex to Liverpool train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Essex and Liverpool is 297.5 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Liverpool Lime Street via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 57m.