Liverpool to East Midlands Parkway by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Liverpool to East Midlands Parkway? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 130 kilometres.

Train cost for travel between Liverpool and East Midlands Parkway

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$130.67, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Liverpool to East Midlands Parkway departure frequency and train timetable

With 20 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 49 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:05 and the last one is at 22:30. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:49, with the last one at 21:37.

Average train travel time and distance from Liverpool to East Midlands Parkway

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 28 minutes, spanning 130 kilometres in total.

Booking Liverpool to East Midlands Parkway trains in advance

Booking your Liverpool to East Midlands Parkway tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 4 months before departure.

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More information on train travel from Liverpool to East Midlands Parkway

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our East Midlands Parkway city guide to get you started.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the journey from Liverpool to East Midlands Parkway by train?

The total distance between Liverpool and East Midlands Parkway by train is 130 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Liverpool to East Midlands Parkway?

The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at AU$130.67. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Liverpool to East Midlands Parkway by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 4 months ahead of the travel date.

How long does the train take from Liverpool to East Midlands Parkway?

The fastest journey takes 2 hours and 28 minutes.