The average train between Liverpool and Carlton takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool to Carlton. 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 every 2 hours between Liverpool and Carlton. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Carlton at 10:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Carlton. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Carlton station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Liverpool to Carlton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Carlton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Liverpool to Carlton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Liverpool and Carlton is 135.2 km. The road distance is 202 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Nottingham hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 2h 39m.