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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price on Sep 02
$7
Average ticket price on Sep 02
$20
Fastest journey on Sep 02
1 h 6 m
Average journey duration on Sep 02
1 h 9 m
Trains on Sep 02
84
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
On Wed, Sep 02, we found 84 trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), including 17 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 02 the direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
On Wed, Sep 02 the slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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.
G8615611:07 PM1h21Manchester Airport (MIA)12:28 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$71One-way0 transfers
G16016 · W847146:44 PM1h16Manchester Airport (MIA)8:00 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$81One-way1 transfer- G16001 · C249797:44 PM1h15Manchester Airport (MIA)8:59 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$81One-way1 transfer
- G16001 · W847207:44 PM1h16Manchester Airport (MIA)9:00 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$81One-way1 transfer
G38427+C2498811:25 PM1h06Manchester Airport (MIA)12:31 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$91One-way1 transfer
- G38427+C2498811:25 PM1h06Manchester Airport (MIA)12:31 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$91One-way1 transfer
- G38386+W847615:25 AM1h06Manchester Airport (MIA)6:31 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$91One-way1 transfer
- G38390+W847666:25 AM1h07Manchester Airport (MIA)7:32 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$191One-way1 transfer
- G89569+
C044449:17 AM1h12Manchester Airport (MIA)10:29 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$341One-way1 transfer - G89577+C2180410:17 AM1h12Manchester Airport (MIA)11:29 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$341One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m 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 Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV):
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) costing on average $11.
Other travel options to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 16m.
Tickets start at around $11 compared to roughly $17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6. The journey takes 1h 6m versus 52m 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.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for today, Tuesday, September 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24597 · C24952 | On time 10:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 11:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G89581+W84667 | On time 10:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 12:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G89585+C21812 | On time 11:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 12:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G86181 | On time 11:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 12:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G16000 · C24954 | 11:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 12:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G89589+W84673 | On time 11:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 1:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G89593+C21590 | On time 12:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 1:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G86122 | 12:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 1:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C24608 · G15907 | 12:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 1:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G89597+W84680 | 12:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 2:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G89602+C21811 | On time 1:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 2:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G86141 | 1:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 2:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G16023 · G15922 | On time 1:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 2:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G89607+W84686 | On time 1:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 3:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G89614+C21591 | On time 2:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 3:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G86154 | 2:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 3:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C24619 · G15900 | 2:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 3:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G89617+W84692 | On time 2:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 4:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W85196+C21810 | On time 3:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h25 | 4:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G89541+C21810 | 3:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 4:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G86167 | On time 4:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 5:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C24631 · C24969 | On time 4:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 5:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G89550+W84702 | On time 4:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 6:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G89550 · P24201 | On time 4:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h44 | 6:32 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G89554+C21809 | On time 5:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 6:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G86173 | 5:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 6:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89562+C21595 | On time 6:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 7:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G86178 | 6:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 7:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G16016 · W84714 | 6:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h16 | 8:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G89566+W84714 | 6:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 8:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G89571+C21803 | On time 7:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 8:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G86182 | On time 7:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 8:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G16001 · C24979 | 7:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 8:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G89575+W84720 | On time 7:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 9:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G89579+C04474 | On time 8:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h13 | 9:30 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G86133 | 8:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 9:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89583+W84727 | On time 8:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 10:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G86143 | 9:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h20 | 10:52 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89595 · P24205 | 10:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h47 | 12:04 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G89599+W84738 | 10:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h19 | 12:07 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G86156 | 11:07 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 12:28 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38427+C24988 | On time 11:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h06 | 12:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, September 2 | |||||
| G15885+G86120 | On time 2:28 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h53 | 6:21 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| C24464+G86120 | 4:07 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h14 | 6:21 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G15887+G86120 | 4:28 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h53 | 6:21 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G38386+W84761 | 5:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h06 | 6:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G86131 | 5:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 6:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89542+W84643 | 5:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h13 | 7:01 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G38390+W84766 | 6:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h07 | 7:32 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G86149 | 6:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h20 | 7:52 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89548+W84646 | 6:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 8:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| C04436+G89552 | 7:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 8:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G86159 | 7:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 8:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15897 · G16018 | 7:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 8:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G89556+W84651 | 7:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 9:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| C04439+G89560 | 8:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 9:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G86165 | 8:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 9:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15896 · W84656 | 8:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h16 | 10:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G15896 · C24945 | 8:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 9:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W84656+G89564 | 8:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 10:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| C04444+G89569 | 9:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 10:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G86170 | 9:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 10:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C24590 · W84661 | 9:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h16 | 11:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| C24590 · G16013 | 9:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 10:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G89573+W84661 | 9:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 11:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| C21804+G89577 | 10:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 11:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| G86176 | 10:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 11:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 but you can travel from only $5 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:28, the last at 22:07. The fastest train covers the 29 miles (47 km) distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 29 miles (47 km) |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 1:28 AM |
Last train 10:07 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from $5. 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 Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Most Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains use the Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport (MIA) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are 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 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.
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