The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
46 m
Average duration
46 m
Trains per day
83
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO) will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 83 trains that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) on Thu, Jun 04, 64 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 46 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.
C215815:51 PM0h46Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)6:37 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$51One-way0 transfers
P2422910:22 AM1h11Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:33 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$61One-way0 transfers
G8993910:00 AM0h58Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:58 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$61One-way0 transfers
G8994211:00 AM0h58Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:58 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$61One-way0 transfers
P2423411:22 AM1h11Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:33 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$61One-way0 transfers
C043508:51 AM0h46Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:37 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$91One-way0 transfers
C0436312:51 PM0h46Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:37 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$71One-way0 transfers
C043682:51 PM0h46Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3:37 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$71One-way0 transfers
C043651:51 PM0h46Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:37 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$71One-way0 transfers
C0435911:51 AM0h46Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:37 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m 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 Oxford Road (MCO):
A train is $0.31 (€0.25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 26m.
The journey is about 4m faster (49m by train vs 53m by car) and roughly $4 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($9 (€7) vs $12 (€10)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G15866 · C24826 | On time 5:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 6:45 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G89924 | 6:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h58 | 6:58 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84653 | 6:14 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h53 | 7:07 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24212 | 6:17 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h17 | 7:34 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24892 · C24467 | On time 6:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 7:45 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G89926 | 7:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h58 | 7:58 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84658 | 7:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 8:07 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24216 | 7:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 8:33 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N33831+ P28629 · G89826 | 7:24 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h17 | 8:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
A27404+ P28629 · G89826 | 7:24 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h17 | 8:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
C04347 | On time 7:48 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h49 | 8:37 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24895 · C24982 | On time 7:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h51 | 8:45 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G89931 | 8:02 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h56 | 8:58 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84665 | On time 8:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 9:07 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24221 | 8:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 9:33 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A27384+ P28637 · G89831 | 8:24 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h17 | 9:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
C04350 | On time 8:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 9:37 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15861 · G15825 | On time 8:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h51 | 9:45 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G89934 | 9:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h58 | 9:58 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84670 | On time 9:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 10:07 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24225 | 9:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 10:33 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04354 | On time 9:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 10:37 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15862 · G16067 | 9:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h51 | 10:45 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G89939 | 10:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h58 | 10:58 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84677 | On time 10:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 11:07 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24229 | 10:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 11:33 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04357 | On time 10:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 11:37 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24904 · G16071 | 10:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h51 | 11:45 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G89942 | 11:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h58 | 11:58 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84683 | On time 11:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 12:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24234 | 11:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 12:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04359 | On time 11:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 12:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24909 · G16076 | 11:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h51 | 12:45 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G89946 | 12:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h58 | 12:58 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84689 | 12:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 1:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24237 | 12:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 1:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04363 | 12:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 1:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15955 · G15812 | 12:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h51 | 1:45 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G89949 | 1:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h58 | 1:58 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84695 | 1:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 2:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24240 | 1:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 2:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04365 | 1:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 2:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84700 | On time 2:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 3:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24242 | 2:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 3:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04368 | 2:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 3:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89956 | 3:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h58 | 3:58 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84705 | On time 3:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 4:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24244 | 3:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 4:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04372 | 3:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 4:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15948 · G15807 | 3:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h51 | 4:45 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G89960 | 4:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h58 | 4:58 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84712 | On time 4:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 5:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24214 | 4:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 5:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21806 | On time 4:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 5:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24924 · G15813 | 4:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h51 | 5:45 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G89964 | 5:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h58 | 5:58 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84719 | On time 5:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 6:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24219 | 5:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 6:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21581 | 5:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 6:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15988 · G15837 | 5:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h51 | 6:45 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G89970 | 6:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h58 | 6:58 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84725 | 6:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 7:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24223 | 6:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 7:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04380 | On time 6:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 7:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84730 | 7:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 8:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24227 | 7:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 8:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04382 | On time 7:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 8:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84737 | 8:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 9:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24231 | 8:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h15 | 9:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84740 | On time 9:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 10:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21584 | 9:37 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h47 | 10:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84632 | On time 10:21 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h54 | 11:15 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89997 | 11:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h57 | 11:57 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run on average 21 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 23:02. The fastest train covers the 30 miles (49 km) distance in 37m.
Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 5:17 AM |
Last train 11:02 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trainsNorthern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) from $4 (€3). 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 Oxford Road (MCO)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- 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.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
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