The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
1 h 26 m
Average duration
1 h 34 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 2 trains that leave Liverpool John Lennon Airport for Manchester Airport (MIA) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 42 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 39 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£18 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:16 Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 1h44 | 09:00 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA) by coach or train
Compare coach and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
22 Nov
23 Nov
24 Nov
25 Nov
26 Nov
27 Nov
28 Nov
Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Trains from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:16, the last at 09:12. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 07:16 |
Last train 09:12 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express trains will get you between Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport (MIA) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
TransPennine Express
FAQs: Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 Airport (MIA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport (MIA)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
Most popular train connections from Liverpool John Lennon Airport
More options for your journey from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

