Manchester to Liverpool train with TransPennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Liverpool

Showing times and prices for 04 Jan

Cheapest price

$10

Average price

$17

Fastest journey

36 m

Average duration

38 m

Trains per day

12

Distance

50 km

Cheap tickets

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 travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester to Liverpool will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $10.

Fast trains

Of the 12 trains that leave Manchester for Liverpool every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These 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 36 m .

The slowest trains will take 39 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.

Northern Rail (3)Y24978
08:46AM1h06
Deansgate (DGT)
09:52AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$101One-way
0 changes
Northern Rail (3)Y24882
08:32AM0h54
Deansgate (DGT)
09:26AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$121One-way
0 changes
TransPennine ExpressL36628
08:54AM0h38
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
09:32AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$161One-way
0 changes
TransPennine ExpressC43548
11:13AM0h48
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
12:01PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$161One-way
0 changes
TransPennine ExpressL37218
09:24AM0h36
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
10:00AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$161One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Manchester to Liverpool

Omio 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 train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. 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 $5, and a coach costs an average of $6.

Distance: 50 km

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Live departures

Manchester to Liverpool train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Liverpool trains for today, Saturday, 3 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 9:03 am
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
northern_railY25279
Delayed
9:04 am 9:00 amDeansgate (DGT)
0h53
9:53 am Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC43535
Delayed
9:12 am 9:11 amManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
10:00 am Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY12437
On time
9:41 am Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
10:29 am Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
northern_railL09996
On time
9:46 am Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
10:55 am Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL36634
On time
9:53 am Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
10:31 am Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
northern_railY25287
On time
10:00 am Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
10:53 am Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL36556
On time
10:11 am Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
11:00 am Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY12439
On time
10:41 am Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
11:29 am Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Sunday, 4 January
transpennine_expressC74632
On time
8:23 am Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h39
9:02 am Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
northern_railY24882
On time
8:32 am Deansgate (DGT)
0h54
9:26 am Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
northern_railY24978
On time
8:46 am Deansgate (DGT)
1h06
9:52 am Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL36628
On time
8:54 am Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
9:32 am Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Manchester to Liverpool?

The best time to book your train from Manchester to Liverpool is 49 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Manchester to Liverpool route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Manchester to Liverpool per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Manchester to Liverpool.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Liverpool

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Trains from Manchester to Liverpool run on average 12 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 if you book in advance.

There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 38m.

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
Distance
50 km
Average train duration
50m
Cheapest ticket price
$5
Trains per day
12
Direct trains
11
Fastest train
38m
First train
00:01
Last train
23:58
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

Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Manchester to Liverpool trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Manchester and Liverpool from $5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

TransPennine Express

About
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. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. 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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
38m
Cheapest Price
$13
TransPennine Express frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Northern Rail (3)

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
52m
Cheapest Price
$6
Northern Rail (3) frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

East Midlands Trains

About
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. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
48m
Cheapest Price
$13
East Midlands Trains frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

first_transpennine_express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
32m
Cheapest Price
$40
first_transpennine_express frequency
12 a day

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
48m
Cheapest Price
$31
east_midlands_trains frequency
3 a day

FAQs: Manchester to Liverpool train

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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Liverpool can start from as little as $6 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to Liverpool is $10; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Manchester to Liverpool train time is 38 min   covering the 49 km long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Manchester to Liverpool leaves at 12: 05am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Manchester to Liverpool leaves at 11: 57pm.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Manchester to Liverpool without having to change trains with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains or first_transpennine_express. There are 11 direct trains from Manchester to Liverpool each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Liverpool. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Manchester to Liverpool.
For the best Manchester to Liverpool train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Manchester to Liverpool to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Manchester, you have various train station options to start your route from including Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria, Manchester Airport and Manchester Oxford Road. When arriving in Liverpool, you can end your route in train stations like Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool South Parkway.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Liverpool Lime Street, located away from the city centre.

A day trip to Liverpool from Manchester is worth doing with a journey time of 38 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Liverpool by train is October.
You have options as you can travel between Manchester and Liverpool 2 different ways: train or coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Liverpool

Manchester
Liverpool
The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Airport for your trip from Manchester to Liverpool.
Manchester AirportWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
13 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
  • Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: No cycle storage
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Manchester Airport
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
Manchester Oxford RoadParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: on Platform 4/5
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Manchester Oxford Road
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
Manchester Oxford RoadParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: on Platform 4/5
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Manchester Oxford Road
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)

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