The average train between Liverpool and Anderton takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool to Anderton. 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 Liverpool and Anderton. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Anderton at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Leyland and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Anderton. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Anderton station via Leyland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Liverpool to Anderton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Anderton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leyland station.
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The distance between Liverpool and Anderton is 34.1 km. The road distance is 63 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leyland hourly. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 46 min.