Basingstoke to Liverpool by train

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Overview: trains from Basingstoke to Liverpool

Find the key information for travelling by train from Basingstoke to Liverpool, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:54 View journey
Last train 23:44 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 42m View journey
Distance (km) 271
Trains / day 54 View all
Cheapest journey CA$76.70 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 20m
Train operators 13

Basingstoke to Liverpool train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Basingstoke to Liverpool by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Basingstoke to Liverpool take around 3 hours and 42 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 271 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Basingstoke is scheduled to depart at around  04:54. The last departure is usually at around 23:44 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Basingstoke at around 05:41, with the last train leaving at around 23:14. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 54 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 15 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$76.70.

We think any time is a great time to visit Liverpool, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Liverpool.

Is there a direct train from Basingstoke to Liverpool?

The journey between Basingstoke and Liverpool usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Basingstoke to Liverpool every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Basingstoke to Liverpool?

The Basingstoke to Liverpool train travel takes about 3 hours and 42 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Basingstoke to Liverpool train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Liverpool leaving Basingstoke at around 04:54 and the last train leaving at around 23:44 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Basingstoke at around 05:41, with the final departure at 23:14.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.