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MAN — LPL
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
1 adult
Tue 15/7

Manchester to Liverpool train information

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

RETURN FROM

£41

ONE-WAY FROM

£397

AVG TRAVEL TIME

0h 53m

TRAIN COMPANIES

Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, AccesRail
The best return train deal from Manchester to Liverpool found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £41
The best one-way train deal from Manchester to Liverpool found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £397
Average time it takes to travel by train from Manchester to Liverpool
There are 3 train companies servicing this route: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, AccesRail

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

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

Book return train tickets from Manchester to Liverpool

Below are the quickest and cheapest return train tickets from Manchester to Liverpool that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
Multiple carriers
12 Jul
05:57Manchester Oxford Road
0h 55m
06:52Liverpool Lime Street
4 Aug
05:56Liverpool Lime Street
1h 11m
1 stop
07:07Manchester Oxford Road
Multiple carriers
12 Jul
05:30Manchester Shudehill Interchange
0h 51m
06:21Liverpool Lime Street
4 Aug
05:20Liverpool Lime Street
0h 37m
05:57Manchester Shudehill Interchange
AccesRail
12 Jul
18:35Manchester
1h 10m
19:45Liverpool Central
3 Aug
02:40Liverpool Central
1h 05m
03:45Manchester
AccesRail
11 Jul
01:25Manchester
1h 00m
02:25Liverpool Central
3 Aug
02:40Liverpool Central
1h 05m
03:45Manchester
AccesRail
11 Jul
01:25Manchester
1h 00m
02:25Liverpool Central
4 Aug
13:35Liverpool Central
1h 10m
14:45Manchester
AccesRail
12 Jul
17:20Manchester
1h 10m
18:30Liverpool Central
4 Aug
12:05Liverpool Central
1h 10m
13:15Manchester

Book one-way train tickets from Manchester to Liverpool

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets from Manchester to Liverpool we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find train tickets by date.
AccesRail
1 Jul
07:00Manchester Piccadilly
8h 23m
1 stop
15:23Liverpool Lime Street

Choose the best way to get from Manchester to Liverpool

Buses

1h 00m
£4 one-way£7 return
Direct · from £7

Distance to city centre

TT31.2 mi
D383.7 mi
7lb CO2

88% less than flights

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Manchester to Liverpool Buses

Trains

0h 38m
£292 one-way£30 return
Direct · from £301 stop · from £30

Distance to city centre

LXL0.6 mi
11lb CO2

80% less than flights

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Manchester to Liverpool Trains

Flights

6h 00m
£61 one-way£110 return
1 stop · from £104

Distance to city centre

LPL7.8 mi

FAQs for booking trains from Manchester to Liverpool

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

The quickest train available from Manchester will take 0h 50m to arrive in Liverpool J. Lennon. Travel time typically varies by up to 0h 03m, depending on your train details. Consider Transpennine Express for the quickest available option to your destination.

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

Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, and AccesRail will take you from Manchester to Liverpool J. Lennon. Transpennine Express, Northern Rail has been recently found as the cheapest option from £41 return.

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

While Liverpool J. Lennon is 31.4 mi away from Manchester, the distance by train is longer depending on the route. The train takes 0h 50m, typically.

What is the carbon footprint of a train from Manchester to Liverpool J. Lennon?

Travelling from Manchester to Liverpool J. Lennon by train has a carbon footprint of about 11lb. Flying this journey instead would increase your carbon footprint to around 57lb. This journey by bus would lower emissions to around 7lb.

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

The quickest way is to book a train from Manchester to Liverpool, which can be as quick as 0h 38m onboard Transpennine Express. You can also get a flight from Manchester to Liverpool, or a bus from Manchester to Liverpool which can take you longer to arrive at your destination.

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

Taking a bus to your destination is the cheapest option we’ve found in the past few days. The cheapest price we’ve found for this option is £7, making it less expensive than a flight from Manchester to Liverpool and cheaper than a train from Manchester to Liverpool.


Popular train routes to Liverpool

Most frequently searched train routes to Liverpool, along with the cheapest price and shortest travel time.
Trains to Liverpool from Birmingham
Fastest travel time1h 38m
Cheapest price£79
Trains to Liverpool from London
Fastest travel time2h 21m
Cheapest price£77

Other train routes from Manchester

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Fastest travel time2h 05m
Cheapest price£294
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Fastest travel time3h 04m
Cheapest price£200
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Fastest travel time1h 45m
Cheapest price£64
Trains from Manchester to Southampton
Fastest travel time4h 15m
Cheapest price£116
Trains from Manchester to Birmingham
Fastest travel time1h 29m
Cheapest price£30

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