The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
31 m
Average duration
42 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 53 trains that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) on Sun, Jun 07, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 31 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest trains will take 45 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.
C043662:51 PM0h51Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3:42 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$61One-way0 transfers
C043776:51 PM0h51Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:42 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$61One-way0 transfers
C043817:51 PM0h51Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)8:42 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$61One-way0 transfers
C0436012:51 PM0h51Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:42 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$71One-way0 transfers
C043714:51 PM0h51Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)5:42 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$71One-way0 transfers
W8475811:26 PM0h31Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:57 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$151One-way0 transfers
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W436371:51 PM0h45Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:36 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$281One-way1 transfer
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W436332:51 PM0h45Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3:36 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$281One-way1 transfer
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W436283:51 PM0h45Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4:36 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$281One-way1 transfer
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W443298:51 PM0h45Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:36 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$131One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m 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 Piccadilly (MAN):
A bus is $1 (€0.98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 16m.
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, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains, 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 Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C04364 | 12:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 1:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A28260 · A28295 | On time 12:56 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h53 | 1:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89949 | On time 1:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 2:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84693 | 1:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 2:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21580 | 1:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 2:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A28259 · A28294 | 1:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 2:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89954 | 2:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 3:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84701 | On time 2:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 3:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04370 | 2:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 3:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A28258 · A28293 | 2:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 3:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89956 | On time 3:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 4:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84706 | On time 3:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 4:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04373 | 3:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 4:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A28257 · A28292 | 3:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 4:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89960 | 4:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 5:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84711 | On time 4:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 5:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04376 | 4:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 5:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89964 | 5:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 6:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84717 | On time 5:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 6:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21582 | On time 5:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 6:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A28255 · A28290 | 5:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 6:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89970 | On time 6:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 7:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84724 | 6:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 7:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04391 | On time 6:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 7:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A28254 · A28289 | 6:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 7:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89974 | On time 7:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 8:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84729 | 7:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 8:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04383 | On time 7:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 8:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15939 · A28288 | On time 7:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 8:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89980 | On time 8:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 9:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84736 | On time 8:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 9:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21583 | On time 8:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 9:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89986 | On time 9:03 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h01 | 10:04 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84739 | 9:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 10:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21586 | 9:37 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h51 | 10:28 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A28252 · A28286 | 9:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h08 | 10:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
A28252+ G38542 | On time 9:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 10:53 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89992 | 10:02 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 11:04 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84934 | On time 10:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h57 | 11:17 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89998 | 11:02 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 12:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84936 | 11:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 12:09 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89517+ G38543 | On time 11:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h05 | 12:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
L89517+ A28284 | On time 11:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h19 | 12:39 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
P23861 | On time 11:36 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h01 | 12:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
W84663 | 8:13 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 9:08 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C31980 | 8:16 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h04 | 9:20 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A27873+ W43732 | 8:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h53 | 9:44 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84669 | 9:20 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h51 | 10:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A27872 · A27874 | 9:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 10:55 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
A27872+ G38510 | 9:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h47 | 10:40 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84675 | 10:20 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h53 | 11:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G90101 | 10:30 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 11:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A27871 · A27902 | 10:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h57 | 11:50 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84681 | 11:20 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 12:15 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A27870+ W43635 | 11:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h47 | 12:38 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
A27870 · A27901 | 11:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h59 | 12:50 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84688 | 12:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h54 | 1:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 15 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 31m.
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average train duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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 Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- 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.
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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