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How to get fromSouth West to Liverpoolby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from South West to Liverpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
    5h 35m
    £114–205

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus
    9h 40m
    £30–53

  3. Drive  235.8 mi

    1. Drive from South West to Liverpoolcar car 235.8 mi
    4h 35m
    £59–86

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EXT - LPL
    5h 15m
    £168–312

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    9h 14m
    £103–185

South West to Liverpool by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between South West, England and Liverpool, England?

You can take a vehicle from South West to Liverpool Lime Street via Crediton, Exeter St Davids, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phone Box to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Sidwell Street, Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 9h 40m.

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