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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£11
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 13 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
1 h 15 m
Trains on 05 Sept
3
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 3 trains from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 17 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.
7:571h14Liverpool Central (LVC)9:11Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£61One-way0 changes- 7:581h13Liverpool Central (LVC)9:11Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£131One-way0 changes
- 13:581h17Liverpool Central (LVC)15:15Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£131One-way0 changes
- 7:581h13Liverpool Central (LVC)9:11Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£131One-way0 changes
- 7:571h14Liverpool Central (LVC)9:11Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£61One-way0 changes
- 13:581h17Liverpool Central (LVC)15:15Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£131One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, while a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 50 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£10 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m 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 Piccadilly (MAN):
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average £10.
Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 23m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (52m by train vs 58m by car). Tickets start at around £10 compared to roughly £10 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, Northern Rail, 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 Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 C04363+ G30882 | Delayed 12:02 12:13Liverpool Central (LVC) | 1h28 | 13:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W84695+G30890 | Delayed 12:30 12:58Liverpool Central (LVC) | 1h13 | 14:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W84700+G30900 | Delayed 13:30 13:58Liverpool Central (LVC) | 1h13 | 15:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| W84725+G30940 | Delayed 17:30 17:58Liverpool Central (LVC) | 1h13 | 19:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
| 7:57 Liverpool Central (LVC) | 1h14 | 9:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:58 Liverpool Central (LVC) | 1h13 | 9:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales or east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales or east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- 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 Piccadilly (MAN).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:58, the last at 13:58. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 7:58 |
Last train 13:58 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsTranspennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Liverpool Central (LVC) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool Central (LVC) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Most Liverpool Central (LVC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool Central (LVC) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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