Manchester to Liverpool train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Liverpool

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 13 Nov
Cheapest price on 13 Nov
$5
Average ticket price on 13 Nov
$12
Fastest journey on 13 Nov
36 m
Average journey duration on 13 Nov
36 m
Trains on 13 Nov
101
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 $12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $5.

Fast trains

On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 101 trains from Manchester to Liverpool, including 101 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .

The slowest trains will take 36 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.

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  • Northern RailP24207
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  • Northern RailG86122
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  • East Midlands RailwayC21811
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  • Northern RailP24195
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Liverpool

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Trains from Manchester to Liverpool run on average 10 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 if you book in advance.

There are 10 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
50m
Cheapest ticket price
$3
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
10
Fastest train
31m
First train
12:01 AM
Last train
11:58 PM
Cheapest Month
Sept
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
84 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

Live departures

Manchester to Liverpool train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Liverpool trains for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Northern RailP24211
On time
3:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
4:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)		0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG158723:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h41
4:34 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86163
On time
4:00 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 ExpressC249654:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
4:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC21593
Delayed
5:10 PM 4:41 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
5:52 PM 5:52 PMLiverpool 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
Transpennine ExpressC25022
On time
4:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
5:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86167
On time
5:00 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 ExpressC24969
On time
5:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
5:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86171
On time
5:30 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 RailP24191
On time
5:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
6:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)		0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG15882
On time
5:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h39
6:32 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 ExpressC24972
On time
6:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
6:59 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 RailP24193
On time
6:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
7:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)		0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG15867
On time
6:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
7:31 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 ExpressC24975
On time
7:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
8:01 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 RailP24195
On time
7:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
8:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)		0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG15884
On time
7:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h39
8:32 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 ExpressW84720
On time
8:10 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h50
9:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)		0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC24979
On time
8:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
8:59 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 RailP24198
On time
8:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
9:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)		0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC24429
On time
8:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h40
9:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86133
On time
9:00 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
9:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)		0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84727
On time
9:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
10:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)		0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC24980
On time
9:23 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 ExpressC24984
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)
1h12
11:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)		0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84738
On time
11:14 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h40
11:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)		0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressTP30940011:25 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h43
1:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86156
On time
11:34 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h54
12:28 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)		0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC24988
On time
11:49 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h42
12:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)		0 changesdirect
Friday, 13 November
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 ExpressW846436:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h50
7:01 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
Transpennine ExpressW847666:53 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h39
7:32 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG861497:00 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 ExpressG160087:23 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
8:01 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC044367:41 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
Transpennine ExpressG159287:53 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
8:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG861598:00 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 ExpressG160188:23 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
8:59 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 RailwayC044398:41 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
Transpennine ExpressG159268:53 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h40
9:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG861659:00 AM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
9:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW846569:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
10:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC249459:23 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
9:59 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
Transpennine ExpressC243929:53 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
10:31 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 ExpressG1601310:23 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
10:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC2180410:41 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
Transpennine ExpressC2439910:53 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
11:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8617611:00 AM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
11:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW8466711:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
12:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC2495211:23 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
11:59 AM 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 RailP2420011:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
12:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG1592311:53 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
12:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8618112:00 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
12:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW8467312:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
1:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC2495412:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
12:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC2159012:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
1:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP2420412:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
1:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG1593012:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
1:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG861221:00 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
1:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW846801:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
2:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG159071:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
1:59 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 RailP242071:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
2:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC244071:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
2:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG861412:00 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 ExpressG159222:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
2:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC215912:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
3:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP242102:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
3:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG159272:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
3:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG861543:00 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 ExpressG159003:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
3:59 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

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Why should you book Manchester to Liverpool trains with Omio?

Transpennine Express as well as Northern Rail or East Midlands Railway offer trains services from Manchester to Liverpool.
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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 or East Midlands Railway 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 or East Midlands Railway to find the best option for your trip from Manchester to Liverpool.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus 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 84 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.

Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway from Manchester to Liverpool trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway 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 Transpennine Express Duration
31m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
$4
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
48m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
$3
Northern Rail frequency
4 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
$4
East Midlands Railway frequency
2 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

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Manchester and Liverpool

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a train from Manchester to Liverpool, you can count on Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway 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.

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 $11; 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 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 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 10 direct trains a day from Manchester to Liverpool with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Liverpool. Take the fast train with Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway from Manchester to Liverpool.
A day trip to Liverpool from Manchester 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 Manchester and Liverpool including taking a train and coach.

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 · $3 · 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 · $6 · every ~9 min
BusUk980, Uk076, Uk074, Uk072, Ukn23 · 30m · $2 · every ~2 min
43, 103 · 1h 2m · $3 · every ~29 min
43, 103 · 1h 6m · $3 · every ~29 min
TramNavy Line · 51m · $5 · every ~16 min
Navy Line · 54m · $5 · 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 PiccadillyPiccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre

Bus201, 203, 202, 205 · 1m · $3 · every ~56 min
TramBlue Line, Red Line, Pink Line, Purple Line, Yellow Line · 3m · $3 · every ~47 min

Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services

Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

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

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.

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