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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price on Sep 05
$5
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$16
Fastest journey on Sep 05
31 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
46 m
Trains on Sep 05
89
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 $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 89 trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), including 54 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 31 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest trains will take 50 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.
G899706:00 PM1h02Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:02 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$51One-way0 transfers
C215825:51 PM0h50Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)6:41 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$51One-way0 transfers- C043497:48 AM0h53Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)8:41 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$71One-way0 transfers
- G899542:00 PM1h02Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3:02 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$71One-way0 transfers
- G899563:00 PM1h02Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4:02 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$71One-way0 transfers
W8475912:18 AM0h31Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:49 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$151One-way0 transfers- C0436412:51 PM0h50Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:41 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$91One-way0 transfers
- C043702:51 PM0h50Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3:41 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$81One-way0 transfers
- C215801:51 PM0h50Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:41 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$81One-way0 transfers
- C043733:51 PM0h50Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4:41 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$81One-way0 transfers
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 an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m 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 $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
The journey is about 1m faster (53m by train vs 54m by car) and roughly $1 (€1) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($12 (€10) vs $14 (€11)). 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 East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, 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 Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04368 | On time 2:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 3:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84825 · C24605 | On time 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 | |
| W84705 | On time 3:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 4:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04372 | On time 3:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 4:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84830 · C24610 | On time 3:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 4:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89960 | On time 4:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 5:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84712 | On time 4:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 5:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P24214 · G89964 | On time 4:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h40 | 6:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| C21806 | On time 4:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 5:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84837 · C03182 | On time 4:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 5:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89964 | On time 5:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 6:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84719 | On time 5:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 6:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C21581 | On time 5:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 6:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84843 · C24623 | On time 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 | |
| W84725 | On time 6:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 7:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04380 | On time 6:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 7:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C24432 · C03192 | On time 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 | |
| W84730 | On time 7:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 8:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04382 | On time 7:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 8:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C24376 · G16022 | On time 7:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 8:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89979 | On time 8:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 9:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 5 | |||||
| W84759 | On time 12:18 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h31 | 12:49 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N58564+ W43715 | 5:03 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h51 | 5:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| N58677 · G15826 | 5:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h58 | 6:49 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| N58565+G38507 | 5:55 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h59 | 6:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89924 | 6:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 7:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84652 | 6:14 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h57 | 7:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04345 | 6:49 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 7:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| N58707 · N58674 | 6:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h58 | 7:49 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| N58707+G38511 | 6:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h03 | 7:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89926 | 7:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 8:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84659 | 7:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 8:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04349 | 7:48 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h53 | 8:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| N58706 · N58673 | 7:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h56 | 8:49 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| N58706+G38513 | 7:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h01 | 8:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89931 | 8:02 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 9:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84664 | 8:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 9:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04351 | 8:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 9:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| N58705 · N58672 | 8:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 9:49 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| N58705+G38515 | 8:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 9:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89934 | 9:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 10:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84671 | 9:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 10:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04355 | 9:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 10:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| N58704 · N58671 | 9:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 10:49 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| N58704+G38517 | 9:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 10:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89939 | 10:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 11:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84676 | 10:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 11:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04358 | 10:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 11:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| N58703 · N58670 | 10:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 11:49 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| N58703+G38519 | 10:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 11:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89942 | 11:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 12:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84682 | 11:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 12:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04361 | 11:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 12:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| N58702 · N58669 | 11:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 12:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| N58702+G38521 | 11:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 12:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89946 | 12:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 1:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84687 | 12:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 1:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04364 | 12:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 1:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| N58701 · N58668 | 12:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 1:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| N58701+G38524 | 12:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 1:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89949 | 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 | |
| N58700 · N58667 | 1:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 2:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| N58700+G38526 | 1:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 2:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89954 | 2:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 3:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84701 | 2:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 3:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 27 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 22:36. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 31m.
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€3) |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 4:05 AM |
Last train 10:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from $3 (€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.
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Popular train stations from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Most Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
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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