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LPL — MAN
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult
Wed 16/7

Liverpool to Manchester train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains from Liverpool to Manchester

RETURN FROM

£35

AVG TRAVEL TIME

0h 53m

TRAIN COMPANIES

Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, AccesRail
The best return train deal from Liverpool to Manchester found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £35
Average time it takes to travel by train from Liverpool to Manchester
There are 3 train companies servicing this route: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, AccesRail

Liverpool Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Liverpool
Liverpool Bootle Oriel RoadLiverpool, 53.44646, -2.995352
Liverpool AigburthLiverpool, 53.364391, -2.927335
Liverpool BrunswickLiverpool, 53.386528, -2.977766
Liverpool Speke John LennonLiverpool, 53.33476, -2.8478608
Liverpool Bank HallLiverpool, 53.437503, -2.987503
Liverpool Broad GreenLiverpool, 53.40652, -2.893491

Manchester Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Manchester
Manchester Stockton-on-TeesManchester, 54.569862, -1.318083
Manchester CliftonManchester, 53.522491, -2.31474
Manchester RadcliffeManchester, 53.562197, -2.321509
Dukinfield Fairfield, ManchesterManchester, 53.471195, -2.143135
Manchester Peel HallManchester, 53.373714, -2.250418
Manchester Sale Water Park MetrolinkManchester, 53.427776, -2.290176

Book return train tickets from Liverpool to Manchester

Below are the quickest and cheapest return train tickets from Liverpool to Manchester that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
Northern Rail
18 Aug
06:00Liverpool Lime Street
0h 55m
06:55Manchester Deansgate
24 Aug
07:48Manchester Deansgate
1h 05m
08:53Liverpool Lime Street
Multiple carriers
17 Jul
05:54Liverpool Lime Street
0h 34m
06:28Manchester Shudehill Interchange
9 Aug
05:30Manchester Shudehill Interchange
0h 51m
06:21Liverpool Lime Street
Transpennine Express
18 Aug
05:20Liverpool Lime Street
0h 37m
05:57Manchester Shudehill Interchange
24 Aug
09:24Manchester Shudehill Interchange
0h 38m
10:02Liverpool Lime Street
Transpennine Express
18 Aug
06:14Liverpool Lime Street
0h 53m
07:07Manchester Oxford Road
24 Aug
09:10Manchester Oxford Road
0h 51m
10:01Liverpool Lime Street
AccesRail
18 Aug
17:40Liverpool Central
1h 10m
18:50Manchester
24 Aug
07:15Manchester
1h 20m
08:35Liverpool Central
AccesRail
18 Aug
14:19Liverpool Lime Street
0h 52m
15:11Manchester Piccadilly
24 Aug
17:09Manchester Piccadilly
0h 52m
18:01Liverpool Lime Street

FAQs for booking trains from Liverpool to Manchester

Is the train from Liverpool (LPL) to Manchester (MAN) scenic?

The rail from Liverpool to Manchester is quite a scenic route, as it passes through a few woodland areas while travelling from Liverpool to Manchester. The journey will start beside the famous Mersey river before it quickly leaves the city behind and passes through the Stedt Moers Park. Next, you will run beside the Whiston Woods, which are surrounded by fields before the train from Liverpool to Manchester runs between Sherdley Park and the Sutton Manor Woodland. The train will pass over the small Sankey Brook, which sometimes has boats on it, then runs past the Willow Park and Newton Lake. As it approaches Manchester, the train will run alongside the Manchester Ship Canal and the Quays, where you can see plenty of boats and ships transporting goods. Finally, just before the train stops in Manchester, it will cross over the River Irwell, giving you a chance to see how the city was built up around the river.

What services are available at Liverpool (LPL) station?

Liverpool train station offers plenty of services and amenities to use while you are waiting for your train from Liverpool to Manchester. The station has public WiFi that you can use while waiting for your train, and there are post boxes where you can send a last-minute letter before travelling. There is plenty of seating available and vending machines where you can grab a bite to eat while you wait. There are ticket machines where you can get your train tickets from Liverpool to Manchester, cashpoints to withdraw some cash, and there are baby changing rooms, should you need to take care of a little one before the journey starts. If you need assistance due to reduced mobility or disabilities, there are wheelchairs available, and there are ramps and step free zones to make the station more accessible.

Do you need a passport to go to Manchester (MAN) from Liverpool (LPL) by train?

You do not need to use a passport to travel from Liverpool to Manchester as both cities are within the borders of England and the United Kingdom. While it is not necessary to use or bring a passport, we do recommend that you bring some type of proof of identity, just in case you need it. You may need it if there are any problems with ticket reservations, or the booking process of buying tickets from Liverpool to Manchester. You could bring another identity card, such as a driving licence as it will have your name, address and a photo.

How to get from Manchester (MAN) train station to Manchester city centre?

To get from Manchester train station to Manchester city centre, you will find that there quite a few options to choose from. If you arrive into Manchester Victoria station then you will find that you are already at the city centre, and can walk there or catch a very short taxi if necessary. If you arrive into Manchester Piccadilly, then you can always grab the X43 bus to the city centre, and the journey is quite fast and not very expensive. The bus takes about the same amount of time as walking, and so If you do not have too much luggage, and do not have reduced mobility or a disability, then walking is a good option. If you do require assistance to travel, due to reduced mobility or disability, or if you simply have a lot of luggage, then you can always jump in a taxi that will get you there very quickly. It is more expensive but it is also the fastest way to travel from the train station to the city centre. There is even a train that runs from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Victoria and it takes only a few moments to get there.

How long is the train ride from Liverpool J. Lennon to Manchester?

The quickest train available from Liverpool J. Lennon will take 0h 51m to arrive in Manchester. Travel time can vary by 0h 02m, so prioritise direct options for the quickest arrival. Consider AccesRail for the quickest available option to your destination.

Which train companies operate between Liverpool J. Lennon to Manchester?

There are many trains travelling between Liverpool J. Lennon and Manchester which are Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, and AccesRail. The cheapest Northern Rail is what we have recently available with prices starting at £35 for a return ticket.

How far is Liverpool J. Lennon to Manchester by train?

There are 31.4 mi between Liverpool J. Lennon and Manchester. By train, the distance is greater, and the train route may stop elsewhere along the way. The train journey is around 0h 51m long.

Is a train the fastest way to get from Liverpool to Manchester?

To save time, the fastest way to travel is by train from Liverpool to Manchester on AccesRail. Expect the length of time you’ll spend onboard AccesRail to be about 1h 05m compared to taking a flight from Liverpool to Manchester or a bus from Liverpool to Manchester which have been found to be slower alternatives.

Is a train the cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Manchester?

A bus from Liverpool to Manchester is currently going to be the least expensive option currently available. You can also find deals for a flight from Liverpool to Manchester starting at £110, or consider a train from Liverpool to Manchester starting at £26. Both of these alternative options are worth considering when looking to reach your destination.


AccesRail trains from Liverpool to Manchester

Our best AccesRail deals on Liverpool to Manchester train tickets
AccesRail
18 Aug
LXC17:40Liverpool Central
1h 10m
MAN18:50Manchester
24 Aug
MAN07:15Manchester
1h 20m
LXC08:35Liverpool Central
AccesRail
18 Aug
LXL14:19Liverpool Lime Street
0h 52m
QQM15:11Manchester Piccadilly
24 Aug
QQM17:09Manchester Piccadilly
0h 52m
LXL18:01Liverpool Lime Street
AccesRail
18 Aug
LXL08:19Liverpool Lime Street
0h 52m
QQM09:11Manchester Piccadilly
24 Aug
QQM08:20Manchester Piccadilly
6h 44m
2 stops
LXL15:04Liverpool Lime Street

Popular train routes to Manchester

Most frequently searched train routes to Manchester, along with the cheapest price and shortest travel time.
Trains to Manchester from Edinburgh
Fastest travel time3h 11m
Cheapest price£155
Trains to Manchester from Leeds
Fastest travel time0h 57m
Cheapest price£17
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Cheapest price£25
Trains to Manchester from London
Fastest travel time2h 11m
Cheapest price£104
Trains to Manchester from Birmingham
Fastest travel time1h 26m
Cheapest price£135
Trains to Manchester from Southampton
Fastest travel time4h 08m
Cheapest price£116
Trains to Manchester from Oxford
Fastest travel time2h 44m
Cheapest price£200

Other train routes from Liverpool

Find and compare cheap train tickets from Liverpool to other popular destinations on momondo
Trains from Liverpool to Carlisle
Fastest travel time1h 51m
Cheapest price£117
Trains from Liverpool to Leeds
Fastest travel time1h 28m
Cheapest price£51
Trains from Liverpool to Birmingham
Fastest travel time1h 45m
Cheapest price£124
Trains from Liverpool to London
Fastest travel time2h 21m
Cheapest price£77

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