The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Manchester Airport
- Cheapest price on Nov 07
- $7
- Average ticket price on Nov 07
- $15
- Fastest journey on Nov 07
- 1 h 9 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 07
- 1 h 12 m
- Trains on Nov 07
- 50
- Distance
- 47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Manchester Airport 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 Airport will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
On Sat, Nov 07, we found 50 trains from Liverpool to Manchester Airport, including 7 direct services.
On Sat, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
On Sat, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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.
G899246:00 AM 1h25 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 7:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
G899267:00 AM 1h25 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 8:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
G15985 · G158939:24 AM 1h44 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 11:08 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) $9 1 One-way 1 transfer
G15961 · C012425:54 AM 1h15 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 7:09 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) $9 1 One-way 1 transfer
C24397 · G158917:54 AM 1h15 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 9:09 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) $9 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G8985712:51 PM 1h09 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 2:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G8985011:51 AM 1h09 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 1:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
W84790 · G158948:54 AM 1h14 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 10:08 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) $10 1 One-way 1 transfer
W84777 · C012416:54 AM 1h14 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 8:08 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) $9 1 One-way 1 transfer
W84795 · G158939:54 AM 1h14 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 11:08 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) $11 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Manchester Airport
Trains from Liverpool to Manchester Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:02, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 29 miles (47 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 29 miles (47 km) |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 7:02 AM |
Last train 9:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Liverpool to Manchester Airport trip
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Live departures
Liverpool to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Manchester Airport trains for today, Friday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W84658+ G89824 | On time 7:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h17 | 8:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
P24216 · G89826 | On time 7:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h38 | 9:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
C24892+ G90109 | On time 7:24 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h33 | 8:57 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
C04347+ G89826 | On time 7:48 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h12 | 9:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
C24396 · G15891 | On time 7:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h15 | 9:09 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
G89931 | On time 8:02 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h23 | 9:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84665+ G89828 | On time 8:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h17 | 9:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
P24221 · G89831 | On time 8:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h38 | 10:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
C24895+ G90115 | On time 8:23 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h34 | 9:57 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
C04350+ G89831 | On time 8:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h09 | 10:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
W84790 · G15894 | On time 8:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h14 | 10:08 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
G89946 | On time 12:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h25 | 1:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84689+ G89854 | On time 12:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h17 | 1:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
P24237 · G89857 | On time 12:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h38 | 2:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
C24909+ G90124 | On time 12:24 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h33 | 1:57 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
C04363+ G89857 | On time 12:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h09 | 2:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
C04363+ C24593 | On time 12:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h17 | 2:08 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
G89986 | On time 9:03 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h23 | 10:26 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84740+ G89849 | On time 9:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h14 | 10:33 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
W84740 · W84932 | On time 9:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h22 | 10:41 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
C21584+ G89852 | On time 9:37 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h25 | 11:02 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
G16197 · G15832 | On time 9:49 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h26 | 11:15 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
G16197+ G38541 | On time 9:49 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h25 | 11:14 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, November 7 | |||||
W84759 · C25048 | On time 12:18 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h56 | 2:14 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
G15944+ G90100 | 5:20 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h38 | 6:58 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
G15944+ G38507 | 5:20 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h55 | 7:15 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
G15961 · C01242 | 5:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h15 | 7:09 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
G89924 | 6:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h25 | 7:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N06681+ G89820 | 6:14 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h22 | 7:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
P24212 · G89822 | 6:17 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h43 | 8:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
G15851+ G90105 | 6:24 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h33 | 7:57 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
G15851+ G38511 | 6:24 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h51 | 8:15 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
W84777 · C01241 | 6:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h14 | 8:08 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
G89926 | 7:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h25 | 8:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Liverpool to Manchester Airport
Most Liverpool to Manchester Airport trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Manchester Airport 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 Liverpool South Parkway from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool South Parkway is 8 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool South Parkway train station facilities and services
Liverpool South Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool South Parkway. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool South Parkway: 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.
Getting to Liverpool James Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool James Street is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool James Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool James Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool James Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool James Street. ATMs are available at Liverpool James Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool James Street. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool James Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool James Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool James Street: 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”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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