- 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
$6
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
43 m
Average duration
46 m
Trains per day
75
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO) 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 $6.
Of the 75 trains that leave Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) on Fri, Jun 19, 63 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 43 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 48 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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C21804Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m 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 Oxford Road (MCO) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV):
A train is $1 (€0.90) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
The journey is about 6m faster (50m by train vs 56m by car) and roughly $3 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($9 (€7) vs $12 (€10)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C21803 | On time 7:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h48 | 8:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24195 | On time 7:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h09 | 8:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86182 | On time 7:57 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h56 | 8:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24836 · N63179 | On time 8:02 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h57 | 8:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W84720 | 8:10 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h50 | 9:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04474 | On time 8:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 9:30 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24198 | On time 8:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h09 | 9:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86133 | 8:57 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h56 | 9:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84727 | 9:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 10:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28759 · P28816+ C24980 | On time 9:30 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h05 | 10:35 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
P24202 | 9:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h09 | 10:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86143 | 9:58 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h54 | 10:52 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84734 | 10:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 11:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24205 | 10:47 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h17 | 12:04 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84738 | 11:14 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h53 | 12:07 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24208 | 11:28 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h16 | 12:44 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86156 | 11:32 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h56 | 12:28 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38427+ C24988 | On time 11:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h51 | 12:37 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
W45111+ G86120 | 4:48 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h33 | 6:21 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G38386+ W84761 | 5:48 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h43 | 6:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G86131 | 5:57 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h56 | 6:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84643 | 6:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h50 | 7:01 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24187 | 6:32 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h20 | 7:52 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86149 | 6:57 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h55 | 7:52 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84646 | 7:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 8:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04436 | 7:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h48 | 8:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24189 | 7:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h09 | 8:55 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86159 | 7:57 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h56 | 8:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15879 · N63191 | 8:02 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h57 | 8:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W84651 | 8:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 9:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04439 | 8:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h48 | 9:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24192 | 8:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h09 | 9:55 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86165 | 8:57 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h56 | 9:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P00051 · N63190 | 9:02 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h57 | 9:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W84656 | 9:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 10:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04444 | 9:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h48 | 10:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24194 | 9:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h09 | 10:55 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86170 | 9:57 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h56 | 10:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24495 · N63189 | 10:02 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h57 | 10:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W84661 | 10:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 11:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21804 | 10:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h48 | 11:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24197 | 10:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h09 | 11:55 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84667 | 11:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 12:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21812 | 11:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h48 | 12:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24200 | 11:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h09 | 12:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84673 | 12:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 1:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21590 | 12:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h48 | 1:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24204 | 12:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h09 | 1:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84680 | 1:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 2:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21811 | 1:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h48 | 2:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24207 | 1:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h09 | 2:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15868 · N63185 | 2:02 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h57 | 2:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W84686 | 2:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 3:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21591 | 2:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h48 | 3:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24210 | 2:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h09 | 3:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86154 | 2:57 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h56 | 3:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24526 · N63184 | 3:02 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h57 | 3:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W84692 | 3:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 4:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21810 | 3:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h48 | 4:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24211 | 3:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h09 | 4:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86163 | 3:57 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h56 | 4:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24869 · N63183 | 4:02 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h57 | 4:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W84697 | 4:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 5:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21593 | 4:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h48 | 5:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24188 | 4:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h09 | 5:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86167 | 4:57 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h56 | 5:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24538 · N36892 | 5:02 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h57 | 5:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
C24538 · N63182 | 5:02 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h57 | 5:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W84702 | 5:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 6:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24201 | 5:15 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h17 | 6:32 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21809 | 5:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h48 | 6:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24191 | 5:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h09 | 6:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86173 | 5:57 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h56 | 6:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84708 | 6:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 7:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21595 | 6:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h48 | 7:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24193 | 6:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h09 | 7:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84714 | 7:10 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h50 | 8:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 20 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:41, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 30 miles (49 km) distance in 48m.
Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 6:41 AM |
Last train 11:33 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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