Trains from Manchester to Liverpool

The cost of a train ticket from Manchester to Liverpool can start from as little as £3.70 when you book in advance. Prices can vary depending on the time of day, type of ticket, route and class you choose to travel in. Try to avoid buying your tickets on the day, as these can be more expensive.

The fastest journey time from Manchester to Liverpool by train is 35mins (the Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street route). Travel times may be longer on weekends, holidays and during planned maintenance, so make sure to use JourneyCheck before you travel for live updates.

On a TransPennine Express route from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street, the train typically stops at the following stations:

1. Manchester Piccadilly
2. Manchester Oxford Road
3. Urmston
4. Irlam
5. Birchwood
6. Warrington Central
7. Liverpool South Parkway
8. Liverpool Lime Street

If you’re taking the route from Manchester Victoria, you’ll stop at stations like Newton-le-Willows and Lea Green.

You can also hop on the train at Manchester Airport, but you’ll have to change trains at one of the other Manchester Stations like Piccadilly, Oxford Road or Victoria to continue your journey to Liverpool.

When departing from Manchester to Liverpool, most passengers will board the train at Manchester Piccadilly, but there are options to travel from Manchester Airport, Manchester Victoria and Manchester Oxford Road. The choice is yours!

TransPennine Express trains from Manchester to Liverpool typically run every 20 to 30 minutes during peak hours, but the frequency may be slightly fewer during off-peak times. The exact schedule depends on your chosen route and the day of the week too.

Yes, you can travel directly from Manchester to Liverpool without needing to change trains. The exact number of direct services may vary based on your departure date.

The first train from Manchester to Liverpool departs from Manchester Piccadilly at 04:03 on weekdays, heading to Liverpool Lime Street. On Saturdays, you can hop on the first train from Manchester Oxford Road at 04:49 and at 06:46 from Manchester Victoria on Sundays. Please note that times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

The last train from Manchester to Liverpool departs at 22:32 on weekdays. At the weekend, you can get the last train at 23:32 on Saturdays and 22:44 on Sundays, both departing from Manchester Oxford Road. Please note that times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

The journey from Manchester to Liverpool covers approximately 30 miles (49 km) by train, depending on which stations you travel from and to.

You can buy your train tickets from Manchester to Liverpool online, via the TPExpress app or at a station. Learn more about how to get your train tickets.