- Must visit
Science and Industry Museum
Major museum on the site of the world’s oldest surviving passenger railway station, covering Manchester’s industrial, scientific and computing heritage.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
31 m
Average duration
36 m
Trains per day
91
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Manchester will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 91 trains that leave Liverpool for Manchester on Sat, May 23, 91 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 31 m .
On Sat, May 23 the slowest trains will take 39 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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C24378
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G15909Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Manchester 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 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. 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: 31 miles (50 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Manchester:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Manchester costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 27m.
The journey is about 7m faster (55m by train vs 1h 2m by car) and roughly $3 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($10 (€8) vs $13 (€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 Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, 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.
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Manchester trains for today, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P24223 | 6:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 7:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04380 | Delayed 5:57 PM 6:51 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 6:40 PM 6:40 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24929 | On time 6:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h43 | 7:37 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89974 | On time 7:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 7:55 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84730 | On time 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 | |
G15952 | 7:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h41 | 8:35 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89979 | On time 8:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 8:55 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84737 | On time 8:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 9:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24231 | On time 8:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h15 | 9:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24937 | On time 8:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h41 | 9:35 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89986 | On time 9:03 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 9:58 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84740 | On time 9:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h48 | 10:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21584 | On time 9:37 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h47 | 10:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G16197 | On time 9:49 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h37 | 10:26 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89991 | On time 10:01 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 10:56 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84632 | On time 10:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 11:15 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89997 | On time 11:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h57 | 11:57 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84935 | On time 11:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 12:09 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L89516 | On time 11:30 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h57 | 12:27 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P23861 | On time 11:36 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h01 | 12:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, May 23 | |||||
W84759 | On time 12:18 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h31 | 12:49 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15944 | 4:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h41 | 5:35 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15851 | 5:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h41 | 6:35 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89924 | 6:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 6:55 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84652 | 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) | 1h15 | 7:32 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04345 | 6:49 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h49 | 7:38 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C00868 | 6:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h40 | 7:34 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89926 | 7:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 7:55 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84659 | 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 | |
L89514 | 7:28 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h58 | 8:26 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04349 | 7:48 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h49 | 8:37 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15984 | 7:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h40 | 8:34 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89931 | 8:02 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h53 | 8:55 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84664 | 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 | |
C04351 | 8:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 9:37 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15985 | 8:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h40 | 9:34 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89934 | 9:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 9:55 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84671 | 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 | |
C04355 | 9:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 10:37 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15994 | 9:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h40 | 10:34 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89939 | 10:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 10:55 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84676 | 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 | |
C04358 | 10:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 11:37 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15921 | 10:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h40 | 11:34 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89942 | 11:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 11:55 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84682 | 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 | |
C04361 | 11:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 12:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24907 | 11:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h40 | 12:34 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89946 | 12:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 12:55 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84687 | 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 | |
C04364 | 12:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 1:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15828 | 12:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h40 | 1:34 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89949 | 1:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 1:55 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84693 | 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 | |
C21580 | 1:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 2:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C00869 | 1:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h40 | 2:34 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89954 | 2:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 2:55 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84701 | 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 | |
C04370 | 2:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 3:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15908 | 2:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h40 | 3:34 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89956 | 3:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 3:55 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84706 | 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 | |
C04373 | 3:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 4:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15823 | 3:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h40 | 4:34 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89960 | 4:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 4:55 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84711 | 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 | |
L89515 | 4:30 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 5:25 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04376 | 4:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 5:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15824 | 4:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h40 | 5:34 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89964 | 5:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 5:55 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84717 | 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 | |
C21582 | 5:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h46 | 6:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15903 | 5:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h40 | 6:34 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89970 | 6:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 6:55 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Liverpool to Manchester run on average 13 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 34m.
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Discover the best of Manchester — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Manchester trip today.
Major museum on the site of the world’s oldest surviving passenger railway station, covering Manchester’s industrial, scientific and computing heritage.
University museum with renowned collections in natural history, archaeology and world cultures, recently redeveloped and widely praised.
Popular museum telling the story of football through trophies, memorabilia and interactive displays in the city centre.
Manchester’s best-known creative district, packed with street art, independent shops and a strong music and nightlife identity.
Canal-side conservation area with Roman roots, converted warehouses, bridges and some of the city’s most atmospheric walks.
Famous street in the Gay Village, known for cultural significance, nightlife and role in modern Manchester identity.
A classic Manchester dessert with a shortcrust pastry shell, raspberry jam, custard, coconut, and a cherry on top. It is one of the city’s best-known traditional sweet treats.
A famous Greater Manchester pastry made with flaky pastry filled with currants, butter, and sugar. It is strongly associated with the Manchester area and widely loved across the North West.
A traditional Lancashire and Greater Manchester snack of slow-cooked black badger peas, often served with vinegar. It is a simple local street-food style dish with deep regional roots.
A highly regarded steak and British seafood restaurant set in a former courthouse. It is known for excellent ingredients, strong service, and a smart but relaxed atmosphere.
A popular casual spot for Indian street food and craft beer, known for flavorful vegetarian dishes and a lively atmosphere near the city centre.
A celebrated fine dining restaurant in central Manchester, known for refined modern British cooking and polished service in an elegant historic setting.
Generally cheaper than London. Hotels vary by match days and events, while food, transport, and pubs are mid-priced.
Service charge is uncommon outside upscale venues. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is appreciated for good service. Round up taxis. No tip is expected for pubs, takeaways, or counter service.
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The train connection between Liverpool and Manchester is efficient and convenient, making it easy for travelers to explore these vibrant cities. The journey typically takes around 1 hour, with frequent services provided by Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, and East Midlands Railway. Whether you're heading to enjoy the cultural offerings of either city or simply commuting for work or leisure, you'll find a comfortable ride awaits you on this popular route.
The train connection between Liverpool and Manchester takes approximately 34 minutes. There are about 45 connections per day, all of which are direct services. Passengers can board trains from stations including Hunts Cross, Liverpool South Parkway, Wavertree Technology Park, Edge Hill, Mossley Hill, and Liverpool Lime Street in Liverpool. In Manchester, the arrival stations include Manchester Airport, Manchester Oxford Road, Mauldeth Road, Deansgate, East Didsbury, Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria.
The first daily train journey from Liverpool to Manchester departs at 05:17, allowing early travelers to start their day. The last train of the day leaves at 23:36, providing a late option for those wishing to return after enjoying the vibrant nightlife in Manchester.
The cheapest ticket price for a train journey from Liverpool to Manchester is €5, while the average ticket price typically hovers around €9.
Welcome to Manchester Town Hall, a stunning example of Victorian Gothic architecture completed in 1877. This iconic building not only serves as the heart of local government but also symbolizes the city’s rich industrial heritage and commitment to civic pride. As you explore its grand interiors adorned with intricate mosaics and impressive sculptures, you'll discover unique features like the magnificent Great Hall and the famous clock tower that stands tall at 230 feet.
Next on our journey is The John Rylands Library, an architectural gem opened in 1900 that houses one of the finest collections of rare books and manuscripts in Europe. Its significance lies not just in its vast literary treasures but also as a testament to John Rylands' vision for public access to knowledge during his time. Be sure to admire its breathtaking neo-Gothic design, complete with stained glass windows and ornate reading rooms that create an atmosphere perfect for contemplation.
Finally, we arrive at Old Trafford Stadium, affectionately known as "The Theatre of Dreams," which has been home to Manchester United since 1910. This legendary venue holds immense significance within football history; it has witnessed countless memorable matches and produced some of sport's greatest legends over more than a century. As you walk through this hallowed ground filled with passionate fan memorabilia, take note of unique features such as the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand—named after one of football's most successful managers—and enjoy panoramic views from various vantage points around this colossal stadium.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Manchester 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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