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Museum of Liverpool
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Great Sankey to Liverpool
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 24 Sept
Cheapest price on 24 Sept
£4
Average ticket price on 24 Sept
£4
Fastest journey on 24 Sept
34 m
Average journey duration on 24 Sept
34 m
Trains on 24 Sept
1
Distance
22 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Great Sankey to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Great Sankey to Liverpool will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Fast trains
On Thu 24 Sept, we found 1 trains from Great Sankey to Liverpool, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 34 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.
11:210h34Great Sankey11:55Liverpool£41One-way0 changes
- 11:210h34Great Sankey11:55Liverpool£41One-way0 changes
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Great Sankey to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Great Sankey to Liverpool trains for tomorrow, Thursday 24 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 11:21 Great Sankey | 0h34 | 11:55 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Great Sankey to Liverpool
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Great Sankey to Liverpool run on average 13 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 22 km distance in 24m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 22 km |
Average train duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:52 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express from Great Sankey to Liverpool trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express trains will get you between Great Sankey and Liverpool from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
33m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£4
Northern Rail frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Transpennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
24m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£8
Transpennine Express frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Complete guide to Liverpool
Things to do in Liverpool
Discover the best of Liverpool — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Liverpool trip today.
- Must visit
World Museum
An extensive museum of archaeology, world cultures and natural history, known for varied displays and free family visits.
- Recommended
Tate Liverpool
A waterfront gallery with British art, decorative works and changing exhibitions in a landmark dockside building.
- Must visit
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
Liverpool’s revived dock complex with museums, waterfront walks, historic warehouses and some of the city’s best views.
- Recommended
Ropewalks
A compact central quarter known for independent shops, street art, music venues and a lively creative atmosphere.
- Recommended
Hope Street
A broad Georgian street lined with cultural venues, gardens and major civic buildings, ideal for a scenic walk.
- Gluten-free
Scouse
A hearty beef stew with root vegetables, long linked to Liverpool’s dockworkers and home cooking. It is one of the city’s best-known traditional dishes.
- Gluten-free
Blind Scouse
A lighter local variation of scouse made with lamb or mutton, potatoes and vegetables. It reflects older Liverpool home-style cooking traditions.
- Vegetarian
Wet Nelly
A local bakery favourite made from leftover cake pieces bound with sweet filling and covered in icing or chocolate. It is strongly associated with Liverpool bakeries.
Roski
Refined modern British tasting menus in an intimate, polished setting. A strong choice for a special meal in central Liverpool.
Ma Boyle's
Historic pub famed for serving traditional scouse and classic British comfort food in a busy, characterful city-centre setting.
The London Carriage Works
Long-established seafood restaurant known for fresh fish, shellfish and a smart but relaxed dining room near the waterfront.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while buses, trains and attractions can still add up in peak periods.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; otherwise tip about 10%. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
Merseytravel
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.00
- Day pass
- £6.80
To the city centre
Liverpool Lime Street Station -> Liverpool ONE Bus Station, Liverpool
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Saveaway is an off-peak day ticket only. It is not valid for journeys starting between 06:31 and 09:29 on Mondays to Fridays.
- Saveaway can be bought with cash, credit or debit card. Merseytravel also states MetroCard tickets can be bought on board Arriva or Stagecoach buses.
FAQs: Great Sankey to Liverpool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Great Sankey 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Great Sankey to Liverpool can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £4, while the average price tends to be around £6.
The train journey from Great Sankey to Liverpool covers a distance of 22 km and takes approximately 24m. Trains run 13 per day.
The train distance from Great Sankey to Liverpool is 22 km.
The first train from Great Sankey to Liverpool leaves at 0:02.
The last train from Great Sankey to Liverpool departs at 23:52.
Trains from Great Sankey to Liverpool run approximately 13 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Great Sankey to Liverpool.
Yes, there is a direct train between Great Sankey and Liverpool. The service operates 12 times per day, provided by Northern Rail.
There is no night train service from Great Sankey to Liverpool.
The train station in Great Sankey that goes to Liverpool is Warrington West (WAW), and it arrives at Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
Booking trains from Great Sankey to Liverpool in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Great Sankey to Liverpool offers views of the Cheshire countryside, featuring green fields and occasional glimpses of the River Mersey, providing a moderately scenic experience.
Yes, you can take the train from Great Sankey to Liverpool.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Great Sankey and Liverpool
Most Great Sankey to Liverpool trains use the Warrington West to Liverpool Lime Street station pair, with some services arriving at Edge Hill. Use this guide to compare Great Sankey and Liverpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Great Sankey
Arrival train stations in Liverpool
Which Great Sankey station do trains to Liverpool leave from?
Trains from Great Sankey to Liverpool leave from Warrington West. The station is from Great Sankey city centre at Warrington West station, San Diego Drive, Great Sankey, Cheshire, WA5 8SA.
Warrington WestWarrington West station, San Diego Drive, Great Sankey, Cheshire, WA5 8SA
City-centre transport
Getting to Warrington West from Great Sankey city centre
Bus13 · 3m · every ~6 min
Warrington West train station facilities and services
Warrington West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Warrington West.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Warrington West.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Warrington West: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Warrington West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Warrington West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes.
Sankey for PenkethSankey for Penketh station, Station Approach Road, Sankey, Cheshire, WA5 1RQ
City-centre transport
Getting to Sankey for Penketh from Great Sankey city centre
TrainWarrington Central - Liverpool Lime Street · 1m · £0.90
Bus14, 15, C48 · 17m · every ~6 min
Sankey for Penketh train station facilities and services
Sankey for Penketh has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sankey for Penketh.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sankey for Penketh: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Sankey for Penketh: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sankey for Penketh: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp is dependent on the type of train. Contact Travel Assistance Helpline for information, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Liverpool Lime StreetLime St, Liverpool L1 1JD, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Suburban train linesWirral Line (green)
Bus lines9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
Train linesNorthern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesRail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Edge HillEdge Hill station, Tunnel Road, Edge Hill, Merseyside, L7 1AD+44 8002006060
City-centre transport
Getting to Edge Hill from Liverpool city centre
Edge Hill is 2 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport, Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Oxford Road, Liverpool Lime Street - Wigan North Western, Liverpool Lime Street - Warrington Central, Liverpool Lime Street - Preston, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Victoria, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Piccadilly · 3m · £0.90 · every ~7 min
Bus79 · 7m · £2 · every ~21 min
79 · 16m · £0.90 · every ~21 min
Edge Hill train station facilities and services
Edge Hill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edge Hill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Edge Hill.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edge Hill: Parking, Taxis.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edge Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station. Access to the station is via a hundred metre cobbled street slope or uneven pavement down to the ticket office. Platform 1 - has level access for train to Manchester Victoria, St Helens, Wigan, Preston and Warrington Bank Quay. Platform 2 - has level access for trains to Liverpool from Crewe/ Manchester Airport via Newton-le-Willows Platform 3 - down 20 steps to level under-pass and then up 20 steps to the platform for trains to Warrington Central and Manchester Piccadilly. Platform 4 - down 20 steps to level under-pass and then up 20 steps to the platform for trains to Liverpool from Manchester Oxford Road via Warrington (Stations), Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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.
Hunts CrossHunts Cross station, Speke Road, Woolton, Merseyside, L25 0NN+44 1515551111
City-centre transport
Getting to Hunts Cross from Liverpool city centre
Hunts Cross is 9 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Oxford Road, Liverpool Lime Street - Warrington Central, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Piccadilly · 17m · £4 · every ~2 min
Ormskirk - Hunts Cross, Sandhills - Hunts Cross, Liverpool Central - Hunts Cross · 18m · £5 · every ~7 min
Bus78 · 38m · £2 · every ~5 min
75 · 53m · £2 · every ~14 min
Hunts Cross train station facilities and services
Hunts Cross has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hunts Cross.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hunts Cross. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hunts Cross: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hunts Cross: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hunts Cross: 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 car park and Ticket Office are step free, however access to platforms is via stepped ramps only, 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.
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