The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
40 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) 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 South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 5 trains that leave Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) on Thu, May 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 46 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 42 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.
8:39 PM1h06Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)9:45 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$71One-way0 transfers
11:02 AM0h39Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)11:41 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$101One-way0 transfers
1:02 PM0h39Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)1:41 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$101One-way0 transfers
10:30 AM0h41Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)11:11 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$111One-way0 transfers
6:59 AM0h42Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)7:41 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$151One-way0 transfers
11:02 AM0h39Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)11:41 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$101One-way0 transfers
1:02 PM0h39Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)1:41 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$101One-way0 transfers
10:30 AM0h41Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)11:11 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$111One-way0 transfers
5:30 PM0h41Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)6:11 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$161One-way0 transfers
6:59 AM0h42Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)7:41 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$151One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) 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 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m 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 South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
The journey is about 8m faster (47m by train vs 55m by car) and roughly $1 (€0.96) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) vs $13 (€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 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 South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:59 AM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) | 0h42 | 7:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) | 0h41 | 11:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:02 AM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) | 0h39 | 11:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:02 PM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) | 0h39 | 1:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) | 0h41 | 6:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by train or bus
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Why should you book Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Transpennine Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transpennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains or West Midlands Trains to find the best option for your trip from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Rome2rio or Trip?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains or West Midlands Trains to find the best option for your trip from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:33, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 28 miles (46 km) distance in 39m.
Distance 28 miles (46 km) |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 6:33 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
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Train companies: Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, West Midlands Trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsTranspennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, West Midlands Trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from $5 (€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 South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) 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 South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:51 - 00:16 Saturday 05:51 - 00:16 Sunday 07:51 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: shelter by station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stand 4, located in the main concourse area
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:51 - 00:16 Saturday 05:51 - 00:16 Sunday 07:51 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: shelter by station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stand 4, located in the main concourse area
- 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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