4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 23
$9
Average ticket price on Sep 23
$22
Fastest journey on Sep 23
1 h 9 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
1 h 12 m
Trains on Sep 23
29
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 $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
On Wed, Sep 23, we found 29 trains from Liverpool to Manchester Airport, including 4 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 23 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 Wed, Sep 23 the slowest trains will take 1 h 17 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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G385065:54 AM1h21Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:15 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$91One-way1 transfer- C24376+
G901005:20 AM1h38Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)6:58 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$101One-way1 transfer - G15989+G385054:49 AM1h27Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)6:16 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$101One-way1 transfer
- W84759 · C2504812:18 AM1h56Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:14 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$121One-way1 transfer
- W84653 · W848786:14 AM1h31Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:45 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$121One-way1 transfer
C04350+G898318:51 AM1h09Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:00 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$331One-way1 transfer- C04363+G8985712:51 PM1h09Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:00 PMManchester Airport (MIA)$331One-way1 transfer
- C04344+G898226:49 AM1h11Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)8:00 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$331One-way1 transfer
- C04347+G898267:48 AM1h12Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:00 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$331One-way1 transfer
- W84665+G898288:19 AM1h17Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:36 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$331One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m 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 to Manchester Airport:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Manchester Airport costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Manchester Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 11m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.64 (€-3.80). The journey takes 1h 11m versus 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Liverpool to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Manchester Airport trains for today, Tuesday, September 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G89931 | Delayed 7:12 AM 8:02 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h23 | 8:29 AM 8:29 AMManchester 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 | |
| C04350+G89831 | On time 8:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h09 | 10:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| G15861+G38514 | On time 8:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h21 | 10:15 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| G89934 | On time 9:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h25 | 10:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84670+G89833 | On time 9:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h17 | 10:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W84670 · W84899 | On time 9:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h25 | 10:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| P24225 · G89836 | On time 9:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h38 | 11:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| C04354+G89836 | On time 9:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h09 | 11:00 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 | |
| W84689 · W84907 | On time 12:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h25 | 1:44 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 | |
| C04363+G89857 | On time 12:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h09 | 2:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| G15955+G38523 | On time 12:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h21 | 2:15 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W84695+G89861 | On time 1:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h17 | 2:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| P24240 · G89863 | On time 1:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h38 | 3:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| C04365+G89863 | On time 1:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h09 | 3:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| G15953+G38525 | On time 1:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h21 | 3:15 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| G89954 | On time 2:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h25 | 3:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84700+G89865 | On time 2:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h17 | 3:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| G89970 | On time 6:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h25 | 7:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84725+G89830 | On time 6:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h17 | 7:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W84725 · W84923 | On time 6:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h25 | 7:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| P24223 · G89832 | On time 6:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h38 | 8:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| C04380+G89832 | On time 6:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h09 | 8:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| C24929+G38535 | On time 6:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h21 | 8:15 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, September 23 | |||||
| W84759 · C25048 | On time 12:18 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h56 | 2:14 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| G15989+G38505 | 4:49 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h27 | 6:16 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| C24376+G90100 | 5:20 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h38 | 6:58 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| G15866+G38506 | 5:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h21 | 7:15 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| G89924 | 6:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h25 | 7:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84653 · W84878 | 6:14 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h31 | 7:45 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| W84653+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 | |
| C04344+G89822 | 6:49 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h11 | 8:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| C24892+G38508 | 6:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h21 | 8:15 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| G89926 | 7:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h25 | 8:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84658+G89824 | 7:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h17 | 8:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| P24216 · G89826 | 7:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h38 | 9:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| N60994+P28629 · G89826 | 7:23 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h37 | 9:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
| N60994+G89826 | 7:23 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h37 | 9:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| C04347+G89826 | 7:48 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h12 | 9:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| C24895+G38512 | 7:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h22 | 9:15 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| G89931 | 8:02 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h23 | 9:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Manchester Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool to Manchester Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:02, the last at 13:22. 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 $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 7:02 AM |
Last train 1:22 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 |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales from Liverpool to Manchester Airport trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Liverpool and Manchester Airport 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 to Manchester Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Manchester Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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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