Driving from London to Liverpool
Liverpool lies 286 km (178 mi) north-west of London, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 22 min without stops, over roughly 349 km (217 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| London | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 9 million | 496,770 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | L1–L8 |
Where to book car hire from London to Liverpool
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Staying in Liverpool
Our booking partner lists 1,732+ places to stay in Liverpool (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 625 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (326), and 11 are five-star. Across 415 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 519,637 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Liverpool from London?
286 km (178 mi) in a straight line, north-west of London; by road roughly 349 km (217 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Liverpool by car?
About 4 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Liverpool?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where can I stay in Liverpool?
Our booking partner lists 1,732+ places to stay in Liverpool, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.