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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 22 trains that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Manchester Airport on Wed, Jul 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 17 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.
W84790 · G158948:54 AM1h14Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:08 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$121One-way1 transfer- C24432 · C031926:54 PM1h14Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)8:08 PMManchester Airport (MIA)$121One-way1 transfer
P24227 · G898387:22 PM1h38Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:00 PMManchester Airport (MIA)$131One-way1 transfer- P24223 · G898326:22 PM1h38Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)8:00 PMManchester Airport (MIA)$131One-way1 transfer
- W84670+G898339:19 AM1h17Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:36 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$141One-way1 transfer
C04350+G898318:51 AM1h09Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:00 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$331One-way1 transfer- C04380+G898326:51 PM1h09Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)8:00 PMManchester Airport (MIA)$331One-way1 transfer
- W84790 · G158948:54 AM1h14Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:08 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$121One-way1 transfer
- C24432 · C031926:54 PM1h14Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)8:08 PMManchester Airport (MIA)$121One-way1 transfer
- W84665+G898288:19 AM1h17Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:36 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$331One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Manchester Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 17m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G89931 | 8:02 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h23 | 9:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84665+G89828 | 8:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h17 | 9:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W84665 · W84896 | 8:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h25 | 9:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| P24221 · G89831 | 8:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h38 | 10:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| C24895+G90115 | 8:23 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h34 | 9:57 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
C24895+ G38514 | 8:23 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h52 | 10:15 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| C04350+G89831 | 8:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h09 | 10:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W84790 · G15894 | 8:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h14 | 10:08 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| G89934 | 9:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h25 | 10:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84670+G89833 | 9:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h17 | 10:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 29 miles (47 km) distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 29 miles (47 km) |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€4) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 4:54 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Airport from $4 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport
Most Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
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