Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 19 Sept

Cheapest price on 19 Sept

£8

Average ticket price on 19 Sept

£16

Fastest journey on 19 Sept

1 h 1 m

Average journey duration on 19 Sept

1 h 1 m

Trains on 19 Sept

18

Distance

44 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool John Lennon Airport 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 John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.

Fast trains

To travel from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) you need to make at least one change.

  • Arriva Bus+East Midlands RailwayC04391
    18:321h09
    Liverpool, John Lennon Airport
    19:41Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £81One-way
    1 change
  • Arriva Bus+East Midlands RailwayC21580
    13:401h01
    Liverpool, John Lennon Airport
    14:41Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £81One-way
    1 change
  • Arriva Bus+East Midlands RailwayC04370
    14:401h01
    Liverpool, John Lennon Airport
    15:41Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £81One-way
    1 change
  • Arriva Bus+East Midlands RailwayC04373
    15:401h01
    Liverpool, John Lennon Airport
    16:41Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £81One-way
    1 change
  • Arriva Bus+East Midlands RailwayC04376
    16:401h01
    Liverpool, John Lennon Airport
    17:41Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    £81One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a coach costs an average of £5.

Distance: 44 km

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Coach
Driving

£5

Average Price

Cheapest

£9

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 57m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 27m

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30m

Additional time*

51m

Average total duration

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Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is a coach with an average price of £5.
The fastest way to travel from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is by coach with an average journey time of 1h 27m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) including taking a coach and train.

Live departures

Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times

The table below shows live departures for Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressW84665+Arriva Bus
Delayed
7:30 8:02Liverpool, John Lennon Airport
1h09
9:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04350+Arriva Bus
Delayed
8:02 8:36Liverpool, John Lennon Airport
1h05
9:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84670+Arriva Bus
Delayed
8:30 9:02Liverpool, John Lennon Airport
1h09
10:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04354+Arriva Bus
Delayed
9:02 9:31Liverpool, John Lennon Airport
1h10
10:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84677+Arriva Bus
Delayed
9:30 10:07Liverpool, John Lennon Airport
1h04
11:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04357+Arriva Bus
Delayed
10:02 10:31Liverpool, John Lennon Airport
1h10
11:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change

This is the last train of the day.

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Compare prices and tickets Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by coach or train

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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Take a train from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and enjoy the approximately 44 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.

The earliest train runs at 07:30, the last at 09:31.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
Distance
44 km
First train
7:30
Last train
9:31
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Tue
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4

Train companies: Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsTranspennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail trains will get you between Liverpool John Lennon Airport 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.

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
1h 1m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£16
Transpennine Express frequency
4 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
Learn more about Transpennine Express

East Midlands Railway

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average East Midlands Railway Duration
1h 10m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
£9
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
Learn more about East Midlands Railway

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
2h 25m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£12
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

FAQs: Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool John Lennon Airport 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.

FAQs
The train distance from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is 44 km.
The first train from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 7:30.
The last train from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) departs at 9:31.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Yes, there is a direct train between Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN). The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Transpennine Express.
To get from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is by coach, costing approximately £4.
Booking trains from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly is not particularly scenic, as it primarily passes through urban and industrial areas. However, passengers may catch glimpses of the countryside when travelling between these city centres.
Yes, you can take the train from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Most Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Liverpool
Arrival train stations in Manchester
Manchester PiccadillyPiccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre

Bus201, 203, 202, 205 · 1m · £2 · every ~56 min
TramBlue Line, Red Line, Pink Line, Purple Line, Yellow Line · 3m · £2 · every ~47 min

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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