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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Manchester
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 28 Sept
Cheapest price on 28 Sept
5S$
Average ticket price on 28 Sept
15S$
Fastest journey on 28 Sept
36 m
Average journey duration on 28 Sept
38 m
Trains on 28 Sept
90
Distance
50 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Manchester will cost around 15S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 5S$.
Fast trains
On Mon, 28 Sept, we found 90 trains from Liverpool to Manchester, including 87 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G8999711:00 PM0h57Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:57 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)5 S$1One-way0 changes- P2386111:36 PM1h01Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:37 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)5 S$1One-way0 changes
- G899869:03 PM0h55Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:58 PMDeansgate (DGT)6 S$1One-way0 changes
- L8951611:30 PM0h57Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:27 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)7 S$1One-way0 changes
C218064:51 PM0h46Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)5:37 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)8 S$1One-way0 changes
C243765:20 AM0h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)5:56 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)19 S$1One-way0 changes- N626037:23 AM0h37Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)8:00 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)21 S$1One-way0 changes
- W8476010:53 PM0h37Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:30 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)9 S$1One-way0 changes
- G159894:54 AM0h39Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)5:33 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)19 S$1One-way0 changes
- G158618:54 AM0h41Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:35 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)21 S$1One-way0 changes
Live departures
Liverpool to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Manchester trains for today, Sunday, 27 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W84758 | On time 11:26 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h31 | 11:57 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday, 28 September | |||||
| G15989 | 4:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h39 | 5:33 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24376 | 5:20 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h36 | 5:56 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15866 | 5:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h41 | 6:34 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G86263 · P24212 | 5:56 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 7:32 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 change | |
| G89924 | 6:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 6:55 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84653 | 6:14 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h53 | 7:07 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24212 | 6:17 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h15 | 7:32 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04344 | 6:49 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h49 | 7:38 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24892 | 6:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h41 | 7:35 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89926 | 7:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 7:55 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84658 | 7:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 8:07 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24216 | 7:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 8:33 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| N62603 | 7:23 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h37 | 8:00 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89513 | 7:28 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h58 | 8:26 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04347 | 7:48 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h49 | 8:37 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24895 | 7:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h42 | 8:35 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89931 | 8:02 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h53 | 8:55 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84665 | 8:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 9:07 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24221 | 8:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 9:33 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04350 | 8:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 9:37 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04350+P24151 | 8:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h08 | 9:59 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 change | |
| G15861 | 8:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h41 | 9:35 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89934 | 9:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 9:55 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84670 | 9:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 10:07 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24225 | 9:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 10:33 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04354 | 9:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 10:37 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15862 | 9:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h41 | 10:35 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89939 | 10:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 10:55 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84677 | 10:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 11:07 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24229 | 10:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 11:33 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04357 | 10:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 11:37 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24904 | 10:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h43 | 11:37 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89942 | 11:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 11:55 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84683 | 11:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 12:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24234 | 11:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 12:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04359 | 11:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 12:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24909 | 11:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h41 | 12:35 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89946 | 12:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 12:55 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84689 | 12:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 1:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24237 | 12:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 1:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04363 | 12:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 1:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15955 | 12:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h43 | 1:37 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89949 | 1:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 1:55 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84695 | 1:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 2:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24240 | 1:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 2:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04365 | 1:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 2:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15953 | 1:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h41 | 2:35 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89954 | 2:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 2:55 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84700 | 2:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 3:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24242 | 2:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 3:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04368 | 2:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 3:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15950 | 2:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h41 | 3:35 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89956 | 3:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 3:55 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84705 | 3:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 4:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24244 | 3:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 4:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04372 | 3:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 4:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04372+P24152 | 3:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h08 | 4:59 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 change | |
| G15948 | 3:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h41 | 4:35 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89960 | 4:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 4:55 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84712 | 4:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 5:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24214 | 4:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 5:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89515 | 4:30 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 5:25 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21806 | 4:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 5:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24924 | 4:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h41 | 5:35 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89964 | 5:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 5:55 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84719 | 5:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 6:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24219 | 5:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 6:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21581 | 5:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 6:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15988 | 5:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h45 | 6:39 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89970 | 6:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 6:55 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04380 | 6:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 7:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24929 | 6:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h42 | 7:36 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89974 | 7:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 7:55 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84730 | 7:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 8:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24227 | 7:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 8:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04382 | 7:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 8:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15901 | 7:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h41 | 8:35 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89979 | 8:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 8:55 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84737 | 8:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 9:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24231 | 8:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h15 | 9:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24937 | 8:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h41 | 9:35 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89986 | 9:03 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 9:58 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84740 | 9:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 10:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89991 | 10:01 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 10:56 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84632 | 10:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 11:15 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84760 | 10:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h37 | 11:30 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89997 | 11:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h57 | 11:57 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84935 | 11:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 12:09 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Liverpool to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool to Manchester run on average 12 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 4S$ if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 31m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price 4S$ |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 77 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales from Liverpool to Manchester trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Liverpool and Manchester from 4S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transpennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
31m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
4S$
Transpennine Express frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Northern Rail
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
38m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
4S$
Northern Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
East Midlands Railway
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average East Midlands Railway Duration
46m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
5S$
East Midlands Railway frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
Transport for Wales
About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transport for Wales Duration
35m
Cheapest Transport for Wales Price
9S$
Transport for Wales frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Liverpool to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from Liverpool to Manchester can start from as little as 4S$ when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Liverpool to Manchester is 15S$; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Liverpool to Manchester is 31m to travel the 50 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Liverpool to Manchester leaves at 12:01 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Liverpool to Manchester leaves at 11:58 pm.
Yes, there are 11 direct trains a day from Liverpool to Manchester with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Liverpool to Manchester. You can choose between East Midlands Railway. East Midlands Railway trains take around 46m
When taking a train from Liverpool to Manchester, you can count on Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales for the best way to get you to Manchester. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Liverpool and Manchester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Manchester from Liverpool is worth doing with a journey time of 31m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool and Manchester including taking a train and coach.
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