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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Liverpool James Street to Slough for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Liverpool James Street
- Departure station
- Liverpool James Street station guide
- Address
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- James St, Liverpool L2 7PQ
Operators serving Liverpool James Street
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Facilities at Liverpool James Street
- Ticket Machines
- Escalators
Parking & meeting your train
- Q-Park Liverpool ONE (0.2 miles)
Explore the area around Liverpool James Street
- Pier Head
- Museum Of Liverpool
About your departure station
Built in 1886 as part of the Mersey Railway tunnel, James Street was the world's first underground station outside London.
The station was rebuilt in 1977 for the Merseyrail network.
It played roles in WWII as an air raid shelter.
Modernized in 2015, it retains original tunnel sections.
James Street's history reflects Liverpool's pioneering transport heritage.
The station remains vital for city center access, handling over 5 million passengers annually while preserving unique elements of Victorian underground railway engineering in this UNESCO listed waterfront district.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Liverpool James Street to Slough?
Open the ticket search and enter Liverpool James Street as your departure station and Slough as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Liverpool James Street and Slough?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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