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Museum of Liverpool
Museum on the waterfront exploring the city's social history, transport, sport and global cultural influence.
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
36 m
Average duration
36 m
Trains per day
42
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 42 trains that leave Manchester Victoria (MCV) for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) on Fri, Jun 05, 40 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest trains will take 36 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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A27362Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. 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 bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m 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 Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV):
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (50m by train vs 56m by car). Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C24979 | On time 8:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h43 | 9:36 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N33804 | 9:25 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h40 | 10:05 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A27360 | On time 9:25 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h40 | 10:05 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24980 | On time 9:50 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h44 | 10:34 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24984 | On time 10:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h42 | 11:05 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24988 | On time 11:57 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h40 | 12:37 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 5 | |||||
G86120 | 5:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h51 | 6:21 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84761 | 5:53 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h38 | 6:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24826+ G86149 | 6:40 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h12 | 7:52 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W84766 | 7:20 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h41 | 8:01 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G16008 | 7:53 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h38 | 8:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N33830 | 8:23 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h36 | 8:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A27362 | 8:23 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h36 | 8:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86162 | 8:32 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h56 | 9:28 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G16018 | 8:51 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h42 | 9:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N33828 | 9:23 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h36 | 9:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A27383 | 9:23 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h36 | 9:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24945 | 9:53 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h38 | 10:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A27386 | 10:23 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h36 | 10:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G16013 | 10:53 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h38 | 11:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A27402 | 11:20 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h39 | 11:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24952 | 11:53 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h38 | 12:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A27400 | 12:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h36 | 12:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24954 | 12:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h38 | 1:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A27408 | 1:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h36 | 1:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15907 | 1:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h38 | 2:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A27406 | 2:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h36 | 2:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15922 | 2:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h38 | 3:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A27413 | 3:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h36 | 3:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15900 | 3:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h41 | 4:34 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A27396 | 4:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h36 | 4:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24965 | 4:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h38 | 5:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N33812 | 5:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h36 | 5:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A27361 | 5:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h36 | 5:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86171 | 5:30 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h59 | 6:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24969 | 5:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h39 | 6:32 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N33810 | 6:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h36 | 6:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A27393 | 6:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h36 | 6:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24972 | 6:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h38 | 7:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89082 · G86151 | 7:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h20 | 8:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
A27415 | 7:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h36 | 7:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24975 | 7:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h39 | 8:32 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A27390 | 8:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h36 | 8:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 30 miles (49 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 5:30 AM |
Last train 11:53 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.
Museum on the waterfront exploring the city's social history, transport, sport and global cultural influence.
Popular immersive exhibition on The Beatles, featuring memorabilia and the band's Liverpool roots.
Large city museum covering natural history, science and world cultures, with family-friendly galleries and a planetarium.
Scenic walking route along the Mersey linking the Pier Head, museums and Royal Albert Dock.
Busy entertainment district tied to Beatles history, popular for atmosphere, music heritage and nightlife.
Open waterfront space beside the Three Graces, excellent for skyline views and iconic city photos.
Liverpool’s signature slow-cooked stew, usually made with beef or lamb, potatoes, carrots, and onions. It is the city’s best-known traditional dish and gave Liverpudlians the nickname Scousers.
A meat-free version of Scouse made with potatoes, carrots, onions, and sometimes beans or lentils. It reflects the city’s working-class home-cooking traditions.
A traditional Liverpool bread pudding made from leftover bread, dried fruit, spices, and tea. It is a nostalgic local dessert found in cafes and bakeries.
Popular restaurant serving Indian small plates in a lively, stylish space. Well known in Liverpool for casual but high-quality dining.
Historic pub near the station, famous for classic British dishes and a grand Victorian interior. A strong choice for trying hearty local fare in an iconic setting.
Well-known independent venue for brunch, tea, and light meals in a relaxed setting on Bold Street. Popular for its character and all-day dining.
Moderate by UK standards. Pubs and casual dining are reasonable, while central hotels and upscale restaurants cost more.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Tipping in pubs and cafés is optional.
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Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool -> Liverpool ONE Bus Station, Liverpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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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