Rome2Rio

Loughborough to Kirkby trains

Find Transport to Kirkby

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Loughborough and Kirkby takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Loughborough to Kirkby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 44m
Duration
131 mi
Distance
£62
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Tamworth

best
  1. Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) to Derbytrain train
  2. Take the train from Derby to Tamworth High Leveltrain train
  3. Take the train from Tamworth to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
  4. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Kirkbytrain train
3h 48m
£50–81

Loughborough to Kirkby train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Loughborough and Kirkby. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loughborough is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Kirkby at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastMerseyrail3h 31m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastMerseyrail8h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastMerseyrail3h • 3 changes

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastMerseyrail3h 19m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastMerseyrail3h 3m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastMerseyrail3h 5m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastMerseyrail3h • 3 changes

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastMerseyrail3h 19m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastMerseyrail3h 3m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastMerseyrail3h 5m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastMerseyrail3h • 3 changes

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastMerseyrail3h 19m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastMerseyrail3h 3m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastMerseyrail3h 5m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastMerseyrail3h • 3 changes

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastMerseyrail3h 19m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastMerseyrail3h 3m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastMerseyrail3h 5m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

  •  → 

    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastMerseyrail2h 49m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Loughborough to Kirkby? 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.

Map of how to get from Loughborough to Kirkby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 131.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Loughborough, England and Kirkby, Knowsley, England?

You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Kirkby via Derby, Tamworth, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 3h 48m.

Operators