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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£21
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£21
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 9 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
1 h 9 m
Trains on 05 Sept
1
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
To travel from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) you need to make at least one change.
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G3090113:581h09Liverpool Central (LVC)15:07Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£211One-way1 change
- W84701+G3090113:581h09Liverpool Central (LVC)15:07Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£211One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 49 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO):
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 27m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (54m by train vs 58m by car). Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 15:13 Liverpool Central (LVC) | 1h20 | 16:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:13 Liverpool Central (LVC) | 1h20 | 20:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) by coach or train
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Why book with Omio vs Transpennine Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transpennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trip or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
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Trains from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run on average 3 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:13, the last at 07:13. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 7:13 |
Last train 7:13 |
Cheapest Month May |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Liverpool Central (LVC) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool Central (LVC) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Most Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool Central (LVC) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Central from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Central train station facilities and services
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. 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 Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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