The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Liverpool
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
36 m
Average duration
48 m
Trains per day
6
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Liverpool will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 6 trains that leave Manchester for Liverpool every day 6 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 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 56 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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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 £4. 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 £4, and a coach costs an average of £4.
Distance: 50 km
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1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Manchester to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Liverpool trains for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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L36628 | On time 08:54 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h35 | 09:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C43536 | On time 09:10 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h51 | 10:01 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L37218 | On time 09:24 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h36 | 10:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L37265 | On time 10:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h37 | 10:46 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L36554 | On time 10:15 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h47 | 11:02 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L37221 | On time 10:23 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h36 | 10:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y24888 | On time 10:27 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h56 | 11:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L08687 | On time 10:45 Deansgate (DGT) | 1h05 | 11:50 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L36638 | On time 10:53 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h36 | 11:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Y25282 | On time 08:00 Deansgate (DGT) | 0h53 | 08:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L36550 | On time 08:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 09:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L37216 | On time 08:23 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h36 | 08:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L08975 | On time 08:32 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0h56 | 09:28 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y12431 | On time 08:41 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h48 | 09:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L09984 | On time 08:46 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h09 | 09:55 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Liverpool
Trains from Manchester to Liverpool run on average 12 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 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.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
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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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Liverpool
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Through a gate on Blind Lane, along a path (68 paces, 1:10 slope), up 23 steps and along the path (61 paces), up 32 steps across the footbridge (17 paces) and down 31 steps onto the platform.
- Accessible taxis: contact Customer Relations 08002006060
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Station Entrance
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Junction of Devonshire Street North and Blind Lane
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Car Park: No
- Cabral's Restaurant Brazilian Street Food and Grocery Store
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station , To Manchester : up 47 steps onto the platform. To Glossop/Sheffield : up 47 steps onto the Manchester platform, turn right and up 31 steps, across the footbridge (15 paces) and down 31 steps onto the platform
- Accessible taxis: contact Customer Relations 08002006060
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Pottery Lane (A6010) under railway bridge.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C station, To Manchester : Through a 3ft wide gate, along a path (80 paces), down a stepped ramp (42 paces, 1:9 slope) to the right of the bridge and through a 3ft wide gate onto the platform. To Sheffield : Through a 3ft wide gate, down a stepped ramp (50 paces, 1:9 slope) to the left of the bridge, along a path (25 paces) and through a 3ft wide gate onto the platform
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Hyde Road (station side towards Manchester & opposite side towards Marple).
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:59 - 00:07 Sunday 07:59 - 00:07 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C: “This station does not have step-free access to any platform.”The nearest station with disabled access is Liverpool South Parkway for passengers travelling towards Hunts Cross and Brunswick for passengers travelling towards Liverpool.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Aigburth Road
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:46 - 00:06 Sunday 08:01 - 00:06 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C: “This station does not have step-free access to any platform.” The nearest station with disabled access is Kirkdale.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bank Hall Street, Liverpool
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:35 - 00:05 Sunday 08:05 - 23:35
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, To Liverpool platform : level access from street level. To Wigan platform via footpath from Seymour Road or Jubilee Avenue from ticket office under road bridge and first left, 500 metres. Or via underpass 32 steps level under the track then 30 steps.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: For Warrington, Buses Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station entrance. Towards Liverpool, buses pick up at the bus stop outside the Turnpike Tavern.
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