Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
37 m
Average
1 h
Trains per day
6
Distance
50 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Liverpool for Manchester every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 30 miles (49 km) | |
Average train duration | 55 min | |
Average train ticket price | $5 (€4) | |
Direct train | Yes | |
Train companies | East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express or Northern Rail |
Trains from Liverpool to Manchester cover the 30 miles (49 km) long trip taking on average 55 min with our travel partners like East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express or Northern Rail. There are direct train services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $5 (€4), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $4 (€4). Travelers depart most frequently from Liverpool Lime Street and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.
Services between Liverpool and Manchester offer travelers a quick trip between two of England’s most important cities. First trains depart bright and early around 8:30 a.m. The trip takes on average 45 minutes and the service is direct. Travelers do not need to change at any point, and off-peak services are provided throughout most of the day. Prices may be slightly higher during the morning rush hour.
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Average prices for trains from Liverpool to Manchester when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
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Same Day |
€4.59 |
1 Day in Advance |
€4.59 |
1 Week in Advance |
€4.59 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€4.59 |
1 Month in Advance |
€4.59 |
3 Months in Advance |
€4.59 |
Liverpool to Manchester Trains: General Information
Travelers can offset some of the cost of Liverpool to Manchester train tickets by planning ahead and booking tickets as far in advance as possible.
Most trains from Liverpool to Manchester depart from Liverpool Lime Street Station, although travelers can also pick up the train from Liverpool South Parkway. Lime Street can be found just to the east of the city center, about a mile from the coast, and is well connected to other parts of the city via bus services. Look for local buses heading to Lord Nelson Street, which is about 100 meters from the station. Night buses are available on the weekend, and taxis are a good option, as a number of local buses finish around 7:00 p.m.
Liverpool has long been famous as a major British port with its beautiful waterfront and docks. The city has a distinctive World Heritage commercial district and a Cultural Quarter with numerous sculptures, monuments, fountains, and distinguishable civic centers such as the Picton Reading Rooms. It is famous for its university and for being the birthplace of the Beatles.
If you are arriving from Liverpool the major entry point is Manchester Piccadilly Station, on the eastern outskirts of the city center. To get to the center you can take a Metrolink tram to St. Peter's Square, which should take around 20 minutes. Trams are also the best way to get to Old Trafford and run until midnight every day.
Manchester was once the industrial capital of the world but is more famous nowadays for football, television, and nightlife. If you love sports, music, or history, it's a great place to visit. Manchester is more famous for its football team, Manchester United. Landmarks in the city range from the historic Albert Square to the skyscraper Beetham Tower. Natural parks are abundant within the city with additional Nature Reserves nearby. Manchester is the third most visited city in the United Kingdom and has an international airport within the city limits.
When taking the train between Liverpool and Manchester, you can choose to depart from train stations like Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central. Your route can end in train stations such as Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Airport and Manchester Victoria.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Liverpool Lime Street and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.
Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their trains from Liverpool Lime Street and need to travel around 0.4 miles (692 m) from the city center to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Manchester most often arrive at Manchester Piccadilly and need to travel around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) from this train station to the city center.
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