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How to travel from Liverpool to Manchester

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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Manchester 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 49m. 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 train costs an average of €4, and a bus costs an average of €5.

Distance: 31 miles (50 km)

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€8

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€8

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1h 19m

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49m

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30m

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1h 55m

Average total duration

1h 25m

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0.0 - 0.0kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Northern Rail (3)

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National Express

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from Liverpool to Manchester

How to get from Liverpool to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Liverpool to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM1h25
Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
12:10PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$71One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)L07223
09:00AM0h55
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
09:55AMDeansgate (DGT)
$61One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressL37182
08:54AM0h41
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
09:35AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
$191One-way
0 transfers

Other options

East Midlands TrainsY12361
08:51AM0h46
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
09:37AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
$61One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)L10011
08:22AM1h11
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
09:33AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
$61One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)L07208
08:02AM0h53
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
08:55AMDeansgate (DGT)
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:35AM1h35
Liverpool, Liverpool One
12:10PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$71One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX170
10:58AM1h32
Liverpool, University
12:30PMManchester, Coach Station
$101One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX170
10:50AM1h40
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
12:30PMManchester, Coach Station
$101One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Liverpool to Manchester

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Liverpool to Manchester, 79,79% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Liverpool to Manchester and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Liverpool to Manchester. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool to Manchester

Travel to Manchester 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 Liverpool to Manchester.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Manchester is a train with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Manchester:

A train is $0.88 (€0.69) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Liverpool to Manchester costing on average $6 (€5).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 35m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 25m.

The distance from Liverpool to Manchester is approximately 31 miles (50 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Manchester is:
  • Around 30 buses per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liverpool to Manchester:
  • Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Manchester Airport (MIA).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Transport for Wales, Arriva North West, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Manchester by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains to go to Manchester by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Liverpool to Manchester with the following travel companies:
  • 28 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
  • 12 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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