- Must visit
World Museum
Major natural history and science museum with ancient Egypt collections, a planetarium, and family-friendly interactive galleries in central Liverpool.
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 12 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport 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 to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 12 trains that leave Manchester Airport for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) on Tue, Jun 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 15 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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G16317 · N36890Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m 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 to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV):
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.22 (€-0.18). The journey takes 1h 10m versus 53m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W85168+ C04439 | On time 8:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h25 | 9:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89560+ C04439 | On time 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 | |
P00051 · N36908 | On time 8:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 9:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89564+ W84656 | On time 8:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 10:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W85170+ C04444 | On time 9:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h25 | 10:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89569+ C04444 | 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 | |
C24495 · N36906 | On time 9:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 10:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89573+ W84661 | On time 9:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 11:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89577+ C21804 | On time 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 | |
G16307 · N36904 | 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 | |
W85179+ C21812 | On time 11:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h25 | 12:29 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 | |
G16314 · N36902 | On time 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 | |
W85182+ C21590 | On time 12:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h25 | 1:29 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 | On time 12:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 1:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P00053 · N36900 | On time 12:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 1:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89597+ W84680 | On time 12:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 2:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W85188+ C21811 | 1:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h25 | 2:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89602+ C21811 | 1:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 2:29 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 | On time 3:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 4:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G86163 | 3:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 4:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24869 · N36894 | On time 3:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 4:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89543+ W84697 | On time 3:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 5:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W85201+ C21593 | On time 4:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h25 | 5:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G16317 · N36890 | On time 5:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 6:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89558+ W84708 | On time 5:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 7:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W85208+ C21595 | On time 6:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h25 | 7:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
G16319 · N63180 | On time 6:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 7:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89566+ W84714 | On time 6:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 8:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
C24372+ C21803 | On time 7:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h25 | 8:29 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 | |
C24836 · N63179 | On time 7:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 8:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $6 (€4) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 23:17. The fastest train covers the 29 miles (47 km) distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 29 miles (47 km) |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 5:25 AM |
Last train 11:17 PM |
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Discover the best of Liverpool Lime Street — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Liverpool Lime Street trip today.
Major natural history and science museum with ancient Egypt collections, a planetarium, and family-friendly interactive galleries in central Liverpool.
National gallery of the North, known for fine European paintings, sculpture, and important temporary exhibitions near St George's Hall.
Modern museum on the waterfront covering the city's social history, transport, sport, and global cultural impact.
Historic dock complex with warehouses, museums, waterfront views, and one of Liverpool's most photogenic walking areas.
Landmark waterfront promenade with classic skyline views, ferry vistas, and easy access to major attractions.
Popular independent shopping and dining street known for its lively atmosphere, architecture, and local character.
Liverpool’s signature stew of beef or lamb, potatoes, carrots and onions, traditionally slow-cooked and often served with crusty bread or pickled red cabbage.
A meat-free version of Scouse made with potatoes, carrots, onions and other root vegetables. It reflects the same homely Liverpool tradition in vegetarian form.
A classic Liverpool bread pudding made from leftover bread, dried fruit and warming spices. It is a nostalgic local dessert often found in traditional cafes.
Popular restaurant known for Indian small plates in a lively, stylish setting. Well regarded for flavourful sharing dishes and central location.
A famous historic pub serving classic British dishes and cask ales in ornate surroundings. A strong choice for traditional Liverpool atmosphere near the station.
An established fine-dining venue with sweeping city views, modern British cooking and a polished atmosphere suited to a special meal.
Moderate by UK standards. Budget eats are easy to find, while hotels and central dining cost more.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up taxis. Not expected for counter service, but small change is appreciated.
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