The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
31 m
Average duration
46 m
Trains per day
34
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 $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 34 trains that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) on Sun, Mar 08, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 08 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 Sun, Mar 08 the slowest trains will take 55 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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L37187 · L36755Travel 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 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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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 tomorrow, Sunday, March 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Y24855 | On time 8:16 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h04 | 9:20 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N15966+ L64413 | On time 9:20 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h20 | 10:40 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
Y24983 | On time 10:30 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 11:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37187 · L36755 | On time 10:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 11:49 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
N15962+ L11046 | On time 11:20 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h01 | 12:21 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
N15960 · C73809 | On time 12:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h04 | 1:24 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
N15846+ L64453 | On time 12:25 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 1:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
L09034 | 12:30 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 1:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C44205 · L36763 | On time 12:52 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h57 | 1:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
N15958+ L11064 | On time 1:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h59 | 2:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
L37194 · L36768 | On time 1:52 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h57 | 2:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
N15956+ L10919 | On time 2:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h59 | 3:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
L09036 | On time 2:30 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 3:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37197 · L36771 | On time 2:52 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h57 | 3:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
N15954+ L10902 | On time 3:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h59 | 4:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
L10017+ L36774 | On time 3:25 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h24 | 4:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
N15952 · C73820 | On time 4:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h04 | 5:24 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
L09031 | 4:30 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 5:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37200 · L36777 | On time 4:52 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h57 | 5:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
N15950+ L10912 | On time 5:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h59 | 6:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
L37202 · L36782 | On time 5:52 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h57 | 6:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
N15948+ L10931 | On time 6:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h59 | 7:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
L09041 | On time 6:30 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 7:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L37204 · L36787 | On time 6:52 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h57 | 7:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
N15946+ L11055 | On time 7:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h59 | 8:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
L37207 · L36792 | On time 7:52 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h57 | 8:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
L09025 | On time 8:30 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 9:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N15943+ L11045 | On time 9:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 10:19 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
N18870+ L64447 | On time 9:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 10:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
N18870 · L36803 | On time 9:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h56 | 10:51 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
N15942+ L07249 | On time 10:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h58 | 11:18 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
L09040 | On time 10:30 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 11:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36616+ L64450 | On time 10:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h49 | 11:43 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
L36620 | 11:26 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h31 | 11:57 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 18 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:17, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€2) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 06:17 |
Last train 23:36 |
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Low season Jul - Sep |
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Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsEast Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from $3 (€2). 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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