Manchester to Liverpool train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Liverpool

Showing times and prices for 15 Aug

Cheapest price

4₫

Average price

9₫

Fastest journey

38 m

Average duration

39 m

Trains per day

83

Distance

50 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester to Liverpool will cost around 9₫ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 4₫.

Fast trains

Of the 83 trains that leave Manchester for Liverpool every day 83 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .

The slowest trains will take 39 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.

  • Northern RailG86131
    5:57 AM0h56
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    6:53 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    4 1One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG86131
    6:00 AM0h53
    Deansgate (DGT)
    6:53 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    4 1One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG86134
    9:00 PM0h53
    Deansgate (DGT)
    9:53 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    4 1One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG86159
    8:00 AM0h53
    Deansgate (DGT)
    8:53 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    5 1One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG86149
    7:00 AM0h52
    Deansgate (DGT)
    7:52 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    5 1One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Manchester to Liverpool

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 4₫. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 4₫, and a train costs an average of 3₫.

Distance: 50 km

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Average total duration

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Live departures

Manchester to Liverpool train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Liverpool trains for today, Friday, 14 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Northern RailG86149
On time
7:00 AM Deansgate (DGT)
0h52
7:52 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW846467:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
8:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressA25089
On time
7:23 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
8:01 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04436
On time
7:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
8:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP241897:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
8:55 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86159
On time
8:00 AM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
8:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW846518:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
9:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressA25088
On time
8:23 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h41
9:04 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG861628:32 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h56
9:28 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04439
On time
8:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
9:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP241928:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
9:55 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG861659:00 AM Deansgate (DGT)
0h54
9:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84656
On time
9:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
10:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressA25087
On time
9:23 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h41
10:04 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC044449:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
10:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP241949:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
10:55 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8617010:00 AM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
10:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW8466110:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
11:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressA25086
On time
10:21 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h43
11:04 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC21804
On time
10:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
11:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2419710:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
11:55 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8617611:00 AM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
11:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84667
On time
11:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
12:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressA25085
On time
11:22 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h42
12:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC2181211:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
12:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24200
On time
11:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
12:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86181
On time
12:00 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
12:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84673
On time
12:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
1:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressA25084
On time
12:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h41
1:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC21590
On time
12:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
1:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24204
On time
12:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
1:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG861221:00 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
1:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84680
On time
1:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
2:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressA25083
On time
1:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h41
2:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC218111:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
2:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24207
On time
1:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
2:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86141
On time
2:00 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
2:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW846862:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
3:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressA25082
On time
2:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h41
3:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC21591
On time
2:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
3:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24210
On time
2:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
3:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86154
On time
3:00 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
3:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW846923:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
4:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressA25081
On time
3:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h41
4:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC218103:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
4:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP242113:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
4:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG861634:00 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
4:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84697
On time
4:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
5:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressA25080
On time
4:20 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h39
4:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC21593
On time
4:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
5:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24188
On time
4:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
5:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG861675:00 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
5:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84702
On time
5:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
6:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24201
On time
5:17 PM Deansgate (DGT)
1h15
6:32 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressA250625:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h41
6:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG861715:30 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h59
6:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC21809
On time
5:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
6:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP241915:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
6:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG861736:00 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
6:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84708
On time
6:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
7:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressA25077
On time
6:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
7:01 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC21595
On time
6:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
7:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP241936:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
7:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG861787:00 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
7:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84714
On time
7:10 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h50
8:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressA25079
On time
7:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h39
8:02 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC21803
On time
7:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
8:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP241957:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
8:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86182
On time
8:00 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
8:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW847208:10 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h50
9:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressA250618:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h41
9:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04474
On time
8:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
9:30 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP241988:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
9:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG861339:00 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
9:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW847279:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
10:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressA250609:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h42
10:05 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24202
On time
9:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
10:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86143
On time
10:00 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h52
10:52 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84734
On time
10:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
11:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressA25059
On time
10:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h42
11:05 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24205
On time
10:47 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h17
12:04 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Saturday, 15 August
Northern RailG861205:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h51
6:21 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW847615:53 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
6:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG861315:57 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h56
6:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG861316:00 AM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
6:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW846426:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
7:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP241876:32 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h20
7:52 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect

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Why should you book Manchester to Liverpool trains with Omio?

Transpennine Express as well as Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited and more offer trains services from Manchester to Liverpool.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Manchester to Liverpool.

Why book with Omio vs Transpennine Express?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transpennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Manchester to Liverpool.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trip or Rome2rio?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Manchester to Liverpool.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Manchester to Liverpool.

How far in advance should I book train tickets from Manchester to Liverpool?

The best time to book your train from Manchester to Liverpool is 49 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Manchester to Liverpool route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Manchester to Liverpool per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Manchester to Liverpool.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Liverpool

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Trains from Manchester to Liverpool run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 3₫ if you book in advance.

There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 38m.

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
1h 10m
Cheapest ticket price
3₫
Trains per day
12
Direct trains
12
Fastest train
38m
First train
12:01 AM
Last train
11:58 PM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
49 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, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Manchester to Liverpool trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester and Liverpool from 3₫. 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 Duration
38m
Cheapest Price
6₫
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 Duration
52m
Cheapest Price
3₫
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 Duration
48m
Cheapest Price
10₫
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

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
48m
Cheapest Price
18₫
east_midlands_trains frequency
5 a day

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
51m
Cheapest Price
10₫
Northern Trains Limited frequency
8 a day

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
36m
Cheapest Price
30₫
TransPennine Express frequency
15 a day

FAQs: Manchester to Liverpool train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Liverpool 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 Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Liverpool can start from as little as 3₫ when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to Liverpool is 8₫; 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 Manchester to Liverpool is 38m 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 Manchester to Liverpool leaves at 12:01 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Manchester to Liverpool leaves at 11:58 pm.
Yes, there are 12 direct trains a day from Manchester to Liverpool with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Manchester to Liverpool. You can choose between East Midlands Railway. East Midlands Railway trains take around 48m
When taking a train from Manchester to Liverpool, you can count on Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express for the best way to get you to Liverpool. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Manchester and Liverpool and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Liverpool from Manchester is worth doing with a journey time of 38m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Manchester to Liverpool is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Liverpool including taking a coach and train.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Liverpool

Most Manchester to Liverpool trains use the Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street station pair, with some services arriving at Liverpool South Parkway. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Liverpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Liverpool

Which Manchester station do trains to Liverpool leave from?

Trains from Manchester to Liverpool leave from Manchester Oxford Road. The station is 1 km from Manchester city centre at Manchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU.
Manchester Oxford RoadManchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FUParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre

Bus42A, 43, 42, 101, 85, 85A, 111, 263, 142, 143, 87, 41, 18, 86, 15, 250, 42B, 42C, 103, 102 · 5m · 2₫ · every ~224 min
T1 · 1h 7m

Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services

Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

Manchester AirportManchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RRWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre

Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe, Blackpool North - Manchester Airport, Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport, Windermere - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Wilmslow, Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport, Millom - Manchester Airport, Lancaster - Manchester Airport, Manchester Oxford Road - Manchester Airport, Corkickle - Manchester Airport, Preston - Manchester Airport · 17m · 5₫ · every ~9 min
BusUk980, Uk076, Uk074, Uk072, Ukn23 · 30m · 1₫ · every ~2 min
43, 103 · 1h 2m · 2₫ · every ~29 min
43, 103 · 1h 6m · 2₫ · every ~29 min
TramNavy Line · 51m · 4₫ · every ~16 min
Navy Line · 54m · 4₫ · every ~8 min

Manchester Airport train station facilities and services

Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

Manchester VictoriaManchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WYParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre

TrainManchester Airport - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Saltburn, Manchester Airport - York, Manchester Piccadilly - York, Manchester Piccadilly - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Darlington, Manchester Airport - Sheffield, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Victoria, Manchester Airport - Scarborough, Manchester Airport - Hull, Manchester Airport - Huddersfield, Manchester Airport - Middlesbrough, Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Airport - Leeds, Manchester Airport - Manchester Victoria · 10m · 1₫ · every ~3 min
Bus41, 135 · 5m · 2₫ · every ~32 min
T1 · 10m
X43 · 29m · every ~1 min
TramBlue Line, Navy Line, Green Line, Yellow Line · 5m · 2₫ · every ~23 min

Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services

Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

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