- Must visit
Tate Liverpool
Contemporary art gallery with a vast collection of British and international modern art.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
38 m
Average duration
38 m
Trains per day
93
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Liverpool will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 93 trains that leave Manchester for Liverpool on Tue, May 19, 93 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest trains will take 38 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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P24202
G86143
P24200
P24207
W84761
G16013
C24954
G15922
C24965Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Liverpool 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 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Liverpool:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Liverpool costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 12m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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 Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express.
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 to Liverpool trains for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G86120 | On time 5:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h51 | 6:21 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84761 | On time 5:53 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h38 | 6:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86131 | 5:57 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h56 | 6:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86131 | 6:00 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h53 | 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 | On time 6:32 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h20 | 7:52 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A30368 | On time 6:54 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h38 | 7:32 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86149 | On time 7:00 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h52 | 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 | On time 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 | |
C24940 | On time 7:48 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h44 | 8:32 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86159 | On time 8:00 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h53 | 8:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84651 | 8:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 9:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86162 | 8:32 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h56 | 9:28 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04439 | On time 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 | |
G16018 | On time 8:52 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h41 | 9:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86165 | 9:00 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h53 | 9:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89080 · G86100 | On time 9:06 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h06 | 10:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W84656 | On time 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 | |
C24945 | On time 9:52 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h39 | 10:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86170 | 10:00 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h53 | 10:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84661 | 10:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 11:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21804 | On time 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 | |
G16013 | On time 10:52 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h38 | 11:30 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86176 | 11:00 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h53 | 11:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84667 | On time 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 | On time 11:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h09 | 12:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24952 | On time 11:51 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h39 | 12:30 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86181 | On time 12:00 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h53 | 12:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84673 | On time 12:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 1:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21590 | On time 12:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h48 | 1:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24204 | On time 12:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h09 | 1:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24954 | On time 12:52 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h38 | 1:30 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86122 | On time 1:00 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h53 | 1:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84680 | On time 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 | On time 1:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h09 | 2:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15907 | On time 1:51 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h39 | 2:30 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86141 | On time 2:00 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h53 | 2:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84686 | 2:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 3:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21591 | On time 2:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h48 | 3:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24210 | On time 2:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h09 | 3:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15922 | 2:52 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h38 | 3:30 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86154 | On time 3:00 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h53 | 3:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
G15900 | On time 3:51 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h43 | 4:34 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86163 | 4:00 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h53 | 4:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84697 | On time 4:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 5:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21593 | On time 4:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h48 | 5:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24188 | On time 4:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h09 | 5:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24965 | 4:52 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h38 | 5:30 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86167 | On time 5:00 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h53 | 5:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84702 | On time 5:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 6:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24201 | On time 5:17 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1h15 | 6:32 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86171 | 5:30 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h59 | 6:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21809 | On time 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 | |
C24969 | 5:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h39 | 6:32 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86173 | 6:00 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h53 | 6:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84708 | On time 6:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 7:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21595 | On time 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 | |
C24972 | On time 6:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h38 | 7:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86178 | 7:00 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h53 | 7:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84714 | On time 7:10 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h50 | 8:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21803 | On time 7:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h48 | 8:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24195 | 7:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h09 | 8:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24975 | 7:52 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h40 | 8:32 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86182 | On time 8:00 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h53 | 8:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84720 | 8:10 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h50 | 9:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A30386 | On time 8:15 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h45 | 9:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15884 | On time 8:22 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h42 | 9:04 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 | 8:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h09 | 9:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24979 | On time 8:52 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h41 | 9:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G86133 | 9:00 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0h55 | 9:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89089 · G86143 | On time 9:06 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h46 | 10:52 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Manchester to Liverpool run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 38m.
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Liverpool — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Liverpool trip today.
Contemporary art gallery with a vast collection of British and international modern art.
Exhibition dedicated to the history of The Beatles, featuring memorabilia and interactive displays.
A multifaceted museum offering exhibits on natural history, science, and world cultures.
Famous street immortalized by The Beatles' song, featuring points of interest related to the band.
Trendy urban area with creative spaces, indie shops, and vibrant nightlife.
Seaside area known for the 'Another Place' art installation by Antony Gormley.
A hearty stew unique to Liverpool, made with beef or lamb, potatoes, carrots, and onions. Traditionally served with beetroot and crusty bread.
A rich fruit cake unique to Liverpool, traditionally made with stale bread, dried fruits, spices, and covered in a sweet glaze.
A traditional hard toffee from Liverpool, offering a rich buttery flavor and associated with the Everton football team.
Costs are moderate compared to London, with more affordable accommodation and dining options available.
Tip 10-15% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up fare in taxis. No tip expected in pubs.
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The train connection between Manchester and Liverpool is efficient and convenient, making it easy for travelers to explore these vibrant cities. With frequent services provided by Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, and East Midlands Railway, passengers can enjoy a comfortable journey that typically takes around 1 hour. Whether you're heading to Manchester's bustling cultural scene or Liverpool's rich maritime history, the trains offer a reliable option for your travel needs.
The train connection between Manchester and Liverpool is direct, with a travel duration of just 39 minutes. There are approximately 50 connections available each day, providing ample options for travelers. Passengers can depart from various stations in Manchester including East Didsbury, Manchester Piccadilly, Deansgate, Manchester Oxford Road, Manchester Airport, Mauldeth Road, and Manchester Victoria. In Liverpool, the arrival stations include Wavertree Technology Park, Hunts Cross, Liverpool South Parkway, Liverpool Lime Street, Broad Green, Edge Hill and Mossley Hill.
The first daily train journey from Manchester to Liverpool departs at 07:00, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the vibrant culture and attractions of these two cities. The last train leaves at 23:44, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy a full day before returning home late in the evening.
The cheapest ticket price for a train journey from Manchester to Liverpool is around £5. The average ticket price typically hovers around £9, making it an affordable option for travelers looking to explore these vibrant cities in the UK.
The Royal Albert Dock, opened in 1846, was a pioneering development that revolutionized the shipping industry by being one of the first docks in the world to be constructed entirely from cast iron and brick. Its significance lies not only in its architectural innovation but also as a vital hub for trade during Liverpool's maritime heyday, contributing immensely to the city’s economic growth. Today, it stands out with its vibrant mix of museums, galleries, shops, and restaurants set against stunning waterfront views.
Liverpool Cathedral is an awe-inspiring structure completed in 1978 after over seventy years of construction; it's known as one of the largest cathedrals in Europe and showcases remarkable Gothic Revival architecture. The cathedral holds great significance as a spiritual center for millions while serving as an iconic symbol of Liverpool's resilience through history. Unique features include its breathtaking stained glass windows and one of the highest church towers in Britain offering panoramic views across this historic city.
Anfield Stadium has been home to Liverpool Football Club since 1892 and is steeped in rich footballing heritage that resonates deeply with fans around the globe. This landmark signifies more than just sports; it embodies passion and community spirit among supporters who gather here on match days to create an electrifying atmosphere unlike any other venue. What sets Anfield apart are unique traditions like "You'll Never Walk Alone," sung fervently by fans before every game—an experience you won't want to miss!
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Liverpool 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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