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MAN — LPL
22 May — 29 May1
1 adult
Wed 22/5

Best deals for train tickets from Manchester to Liverpool

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Transpennine Express
With transfers
0h 50m
Transpennine Express
Transpennine Express
With transfers
0h 40m
Transpennine Express
Northern Rail
With transfers
0h 53m
Northern Rail
AccesRail
With transfers
1h 10m
AccesRail
AccesRail
With transfers
1h 05m
AccesRail
AccesRail
With transfers
0h 53m
AccesRail

Manchester to Liverpool train information

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

RETURN FROM

£22

ONE-WAY FROM

£5

AVG TRAVEL TIME

0h 53m

TRAIN COMPANIES

AccesRail, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail
The best return train deal from Manchester to Liverpool found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £22
The best one-way train deal from Manchester to Liverpool found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £5
Average time it takes to travel by train from Manchester to Liverpool
There are 3 train companies servicing this route: AccesRail, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail

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.
AccesRail
15 Jun
11:50Manchester
1h 10m
13:00Liverpool Central
15 Jun
02:40Liverpool Central
1h 05m
03:45Manchester
AccesRail
14 Jun
01:25Manchester
1h 00m
02:25Liverpool Central
15 Jun
02:40Liverpool Central
1h 05m
03:45Manchester
AccesRail
15 Jun
23:59Manchester
1h 01m
01:00Liverpool Central
16 Jun
14:50Liverpool Central
1h 10m
16:00Manchester
AccesRail
14 Jun
01:25Manchester
1h 00m
02:25Liverpool Central
16 Jun
13:35Liverpool Central
1h 10m
14:45Manchester
AccesRail
24 May
21:20Manchester
1h 10m
22:30Liverpool Central
25 May
02:40Liverpool Central
1h 05m
03:45Manchester
AccesRail
24 May
05:25Manchester
1h 20m
06:45Liverpool Central
26 May
13:35Liverpool Central
1h 10m
14:45Manchester

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.
Transpennine Express
14 Jun
06:11Manchester Oxford Road
0h 50m
07:01Liverpool Lime Street
Transpennine Express
14 Jun
06:21Manchester Shudehill Interchange
0h 40m
07:01Liverpool Lime Street
Northern Rail
14 Jun
06:00Manchester Deansgate
0h 53m
06:53Liverpool Lime Street
AccesRail
24 May
15:50Manchester
1h 10m
17:00Liverpool Central
AccesRail
14 Jun
09:05Manchester
1h 05m
10:10Liverpool Central
AccesRail
14 Jun
13:07Manchester Piccadilly
0h 53m
14:00Liverpool Lime Street

Choose the best way to get from Manchester to Liverpool

Buses

0h 38m
£3 one-way£6 return
Direct · from £6

Distance to city centre

FE52.0 mi
LV30.3 mi
7lb CO2

88% less than flights

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Manchester to Liverpool Buses

Trains

0h 40m
£4 one-way£17 return
Direct · from £17

Distance to city centre

LXC0.6 mi
11lb CO2

80% less than flights

Find Trains

Manchester to Liverpool Trains

Flights

2h 55m
£53 one-way£103 return
1 stop · from £84

Distance to city centre

LPL7.8 mi

FAQs for booking trains from Manchester to Liverpool

How much does a train ticket from Manchester to Liverpool J. Lennon cost?

For this week, you can purchase tickets from Manchester to Liverpool J. Lennon starting at £5 one-way.

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?

AccesRail, Transpennine Express, and Northern Rail will take you from Manchester to Liverpool J. Lennon. AccesRail has been recently found as the cheapest option from £22 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 bus from Manchester to Liverpool, which can be as quick as 0h 38m onboard National Express. You can also get a flight from Manchester to Liverpool, or a train 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 £6, making it less expensive than a flight from Manchester to Liverpool and cheaper than a train from Manchester to Liverpool.


AccesRail trains from Manchester to Liverpool

Our best AccesRail deals on Manchester to Liverpool train tickets
AccesRail
15 Jun
MAN11:50Manchester
1h 10m
LXC13:00Liverpool Central
15 Jun
LXC02:40Liverpool Central
1h 05m
MAN03:45Manchester
AccesRail
24 May
MAN21:20Manchester
1h 10m
LXC22:30Liverpool Central
25 May
LXC02:40Liverpool Central
1h 05m
MAN03:45Manchester
AccesRail
15 Jun
QQM09:07Manchester Piccadilly
0h 53m
LXL10:00Liverpool Lime Street
16 Jun
LXL20:20Liverpool Lime Street
0h 51m
QQM21:11Manchester Piccadilly

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 London
Fastest travel time2h 15m
Cheapest price£36
Trains to Liverpool from Birmingham
Fastest travel time1h 38m
Cheapest price£85

Other train routes from Manchester

Find and compare cheap train tickets from Manchester to other popular destinations on momondo
Trains from Manchester to London
Fastest travel time2h 06m
Cheapest price£43
Trains from Manchester to Edinburgh
Fastest travel time3h 11m
Cheapest price£166
Trains from Manchester to Glasgow
Fastest travel time3h 14m
Cheapest price£151
Trains from Manchester to Leeds
Fastest travel time0h 56m
Cheapest price£67
Trains from Manchester to Oxford
Fastest travel time3h 04m
Cheapest price£215
Trains from Manchester to Coventry
Fastest travel time2h 16m
Cheapest price£88
Trains from Manchester to Southampton
Fastest travel time4h 15m
Cheapest price£125
Trains from Manchester to Carlisle
Fastest travel time1h 45m
Cheapest price£69
Trains from Manchester to Birmingham
Fastest travel time1h 29m
Cheapest price£32

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