Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Central (LVC) train with TransPennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Central (LVC)

Showing times and prices for Jun 24

Cheapest price

$11

Average price

$14

Fastest journey

1 h 2 m

Average duration

1 h 7 m

Trains per day

Distance

50 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Central (LVC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Central (LVC) will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for Liverpool Central (LVC) on Tue, Jun 24, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Jun 24 the direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .

On Tue, Jun 24 the slowest trains will take 1 h 8 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.

09:37AM1h02

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

10:39AMLiverpool Central (LVC)

$111One-way

0 transfers

05:54AM1h32

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

07:26AMLiverpool Central (LVC)

$111One-way

0 transfers

10:07AM1h07

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

11:14AMLiverpool Central (LVC)

$161One-way

0 transfers

01:07PM1h08

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

02:15PMLiverpool Central (LVC)

$161One-way

0 transfers

01:02PM1h12

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

02:14PMLiverpool Central (LVC)

$171One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Central (LVC)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Central (LVC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m.

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Most popular Train	Bus
€11 Average price	€8 Average price Cheapest
1h 41m Average duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 47m Average duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Central (LVC)

United Kingdom

Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Central (LVC) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $5 (€4)

Distance

31 miles (50 km)

Average train duration

1h 11m

Cheapest ticket price

$6 (€5)

Trains per day

Fastest train

1h 2m

First train

04:58

Last train

22:07

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $5 (€4)

Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3) and TransPennine Express from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Central (LVC) trains

For as little as $6 (€5) you can travel by train between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Liverpool Central (LVC) with East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3) and TransPennine Express. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

East Midlands Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Central (LVC) train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 1 min
Cheapest Price: $8

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The company operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Central (LVC) train information with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 1 h 11 min
Cheapest Price: $14
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 8 a day

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets.. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Central (LVC) train information:

Average Duration: 54 min
Cheapest Price: $6

Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.

FAQs: Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Central (LVC)

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Central (LVC) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Central (LVC).

Cheap train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Central (LVC) can start from as little as $6 (€5) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Central (LVC) is $13 (€10); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Central (LVC) is on average 1 h 1 min for the 31 mile (50 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Liverpool Central (LVC) from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Central (LVC) leaves at 4: 54 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Central (LVC) leaves at 9: 07 PM.

There are 9 trains a day from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Central (LVC) which require at least one change with East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, first_transpennine_express or east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Liverpool Central (LVC). Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Central (LVC).

For the best Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Central (LVC) train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, first_transpennine_express or east_midlands_trains. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services to Liverpool Central (LVC) from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 07 PM.

A day trip to Liverpool Central (LVC) from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 1 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Central (LVC) by train is April.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Liverpool Central (LVC) including taking a train or bus.