Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Log onto the National Rail Web site to view your route options for train travel from Oxford to Liverpool. The online journey planner is easy to use and allows you to compare and contrast various travel time and route options.
Choose the route with the fewest connections for the most relaxing rail journey.
Purchase a ticket for train travel from any train station, or go online to buy tickets ahead of time via the National Rail Web site. See the Resources section below for a link to National Rail. Also, keep the National Rail phone numbers handy during your trip. From the United States call 011 (+44) 20 7278 5240; from the United Kingdom call 08457 48 4950. You can also book train travel from Oxford to Liverpool by calling Rail Europe at (888) 382-RAIL or by visiting the link below.
Buy tickets on the train with cash if you are traveling last-minute and don't have time to buy one at the station.
Depart from Oxford for Liverpool via Birmingham, Crewe or Stafford. Trains leave about every 20 minutes, allowing you to enjoy spontaneous travel.
Prepare yourself to change trains on this journey. The trip from Oxford to Liverpool will take you just over three hours, and will necessitate one or more train changes.
Collect your belongings together a few minutes before you reach each of your stops, so that you can make your connections without mishap.
Arrive at Liverpool's Lime Street Station.
Book your Liverpool accommodations ahead of time to prevent mishaps. Although many daily train trips make spontaneous travel possible, your lodging options may not be so readily available.
Head toward the local tourist centers if you can't book lodging ahead of time. In Liverpool, head to the Merseyside Welcome Center at Queen Square. This is a good place to start a tour of the city's highlights, as well.
Walk in the footsteps of the Beatles on one of Liverpool's music-themed tours.