Day trip from Basingstoke to Liverpool
Liverpool lies 271 km (169 mi) north-west of Basingstoke, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 271 km (169 mi) apart, Liverpool is a realistic day trip from Basingstoke: about 4 h 25 min each way by road.
| Basingstoke | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 107,642 | 496,770 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | RG21 | L1–L8 |
What to see in Liverpool
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Merseyside Maritime Museum | 945,254 | — |
| World Museum | 605,601 | — |
The busiest is Merseyside Maritime Museum at 945,254 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in 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 Basingstoke?
271 km (169 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Basingstoke; by road roughly 331 km (206 mi).
How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Liverpool by road?
About 4 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Basingstoke 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.