Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train with Northern Rail (3)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

Showing times and prices for 22 Nov

Cheapest price

£10

Average price

£17

Fastest journey

1 h 11 m

Average duration

1 h 15 m

Trains per day

18

Distance

47 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.

Fast trains

Of the 18 trains that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Manchester Airport (MIA) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 47 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 11 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.

TransPennine ExpressC27133+Northern Rail (3)Y05942
06:141h22
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
07:36Manchester Airport (MIA)
£101One-way
1 change
TransPennine ExpressC27127+Northern Rail (3)Y04867
07:191h17
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
08:36Manchester Airport (MIA)
£111One-way
1 change
Northern Rail (3)Y00818
08:021h23
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
09:25Manchester Airport (MIA)
£111One-way
0 changes
Northern Rail (3)Y00836
09:001h25
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
10:25Manchester Airport (MIA)
£111One-way
0 changes
Northern Rail (3)Y00807
07:001h25
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
08:25Manchester Airport (MIA)
£111One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 train which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £7.

Distance: 47 km

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Most popular
Train
Coach

£11

Average Price

£7

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 10m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 48m

Average total duration

1h 18m

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30m

Additional time*

Northern Rail (3)

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National Express

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Live departures

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times

The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 06:17
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
transpennine_expressC25996+northern_railY05795
On time
06:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h36
08:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07446+northern_railY05795
On time
06:49 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h11
08:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07446+transpennine_expressC26877
On time
06:49 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h20
08:09 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
transpennine_expressC27031 · C2687706:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h15
08:09 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
northern_railY00807
On time
07:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
08:25 Manchester Airport (MIA)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27128+northern_railY04867
On time
07:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
08:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
northern_railY02672 · Y05748
On time
07:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
09:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
transpennine_expressC26405+northern_railY03143
On time
07:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h33
08:57 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07450+northern_railY05748
On time
07:48 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h12
09:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07450+transpennine_expressC26873
On time
07:48 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h21
09:09 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
transpennine_expressC27025 · C2687307:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h15
09:09 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
northern_railY00818
On time
08:02 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h23
09:25 Manchester Airport (MIA)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27122+northern_railY05797
On time
08:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
09:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
northern_railY04640 · Y0575808:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
10:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
transpennine_expressC26402+northern_railY03167
On time
08:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h34
09:57 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07452+northern_railY05758
On time
08:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
10:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
transpennine_expressC27020 · C2686808:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h15
10:09 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
northern_railY0083609:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
10:25 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27116+northern_railY0577109:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
10:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
northern_railY04658 · Y0596409:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
11:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
transpennine_expressC26399+northern_railY03166
On time
09:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h33
10:57 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07456+northern_railY05964
On time
09:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
11:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
transpennine_expressC27014 · C2686209:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h15
11:09 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
northern_railY0083010:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
11:25 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27110+northern_railY04856
On time
10:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
11:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
northern_railY04629 · Y05958
On time
10:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
12:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
transpennine_expressC26396+northern_railY0316410:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h33
11:57 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07458+northern_railY05958
On time
10:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
12:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
transpennine_expressC27009 · C2685610:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h15
12:09 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
northern_railY0082511:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
12:25 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27104+northern_railY05777
On time
11:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
12:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
northern_railY04609 · Y05774
On time
11:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
13:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
transpennine_expressC26393+northern_railY03147
On time
11:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h33
12:57 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07462+northern_railY0577411:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
13:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
transpennine_expressC27003 · C26850
On time
11:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h15
13:09 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
northern_railY0083312:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
13:25 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27098+northern_railY05939
On time
12:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
13:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
northern_railY04644 · Y0573412:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
14:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
transpennine_expressC26390+northern_railY0315912:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h33
13:57 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07464+northern_railY0573412:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
14:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
transpennine_expressC26998 · C2684412:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h15
14:09 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
northern_railW4679013:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
14:25 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27092+northern_railY0573713:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
14:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
northern_railY04646 · Y0596113:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
15:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
transpennine_expressC26387+northern_railY0315613:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h33
14:57 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07468+northern_railY0596113:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
15:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
transpennine_expressC26992 · C2726313:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h15
15:09 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
northern_railY0083114:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
15:25 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27086+northern_railY05969
On time
14:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
15:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
northern_railY04638 · Y05948
On time
14:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
16:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
transpennine_expressC26384+northern_railY03121
On time
14:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h33
15:57 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07471+northern_railY05948
On time
14:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
16:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
transpennine_expressC26987 · C2725714:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h15
16:09 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
northern_railY00810
On time
15:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
16:25 Manchester Airport (MIA)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27080+northern_railY00925
On time
15:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
16:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
northern_railY02662 · Y05947
On time
15:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
17:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
transpennine_expressC26381+northern_railY0315815:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h33
16:57 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07474+northern_railY05947
On time
15:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
17:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
transpennine_expressC26981 · C2725115:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h15
17:09 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
northern_railY0083416:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
17:25 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27074+northern_railY0091316:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
17:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
northern_railY04632 · Y0087916:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
18:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
transpennine_expressC26378+northern_railY00879
On time
16:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h36
18:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07476+northern_railY0087916:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
18:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
transpennine_expressC26975 · C2724516:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h15
18:09 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
northern_railY0086017:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
18:25 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27068+northern_railY00902
On time
17:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
18:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
northern_railY04606 · Y0086917:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
19:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
transpennine_expressC26375+northern_railY00869
On time
17:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h36
19:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07480+northern_railY0086917:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
19:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
transpennine_expressC26970 · C2723917:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h15
19:09 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
northern_railY0084918:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
19:25 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27062+northern_railY00916
On time
18:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
19:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
northern_railY02651 · Y0090918:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
20:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
transpennine_expressC26372+northern_railY00863
On time
18:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h33
19:57 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07482+northern_railY0090918:50 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h10
20:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
transpennine_expressC26964 · C2723318:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h15
20:09 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
northern_railY0085819:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
20:25 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27056+northern_railY00867
On time
19:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
20:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
northern_railY02674 · Y00903
On time
19:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
21:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
transpennine_expressC26369+northern_railY00835
On time
19:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h33
20:57 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07485+northern_railY0090319:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
21:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
transpennine_expressC26961 · C27224
On time
19:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h15
21:09 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
northern_railY0082620:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h28
21:28 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27050+northern_railY00901
On time
20:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
21:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
northern_railY04604 · Y00896
On time
20:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h39
22:01 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
transpennine_expressC26366+northern_railY00823
On time
20:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h34
21:58 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
transpennine_expressC26366 · C27218
On time
20:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h46
22:10 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
transpennine_expressC26721+transport_for_walesG55685
On time
21:05 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h10
22:15 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
northern_railW4681521:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h20
22:28 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27047+northern_railG3211621:18 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h15
22:33 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
east_midlands_railwayY07490+northern_railY0086821:37 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
23:02 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
transpennine_expressC27188+northern_railY00816
On time
21:47 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h37
23:24 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
transpennine_expressC27188+transport_for_walesG55687
On time
21:47 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h27
23:14 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
transpennine_expressC27188 · C26283
On time
21:47 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h28
23:15 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
northern_railY00816
On time
22:01 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h23
23:24 Manchester Airport (MIA)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC25934 · C2663322:20 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h22
23:42 Manchester Airport (MIA)1 change
transpennine_expressC27185+northern_railY00841
On time
22:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h30
00:24 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
northern_railY0084123:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h24
00:24 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC2633023:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h08
00:27 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC25997+transport_for_walesG55635
On time
04:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
06:16 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
transpennine_expressC25995+transport_for_walesG55638
Delayed
05:53 05:51Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h24
07:15 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
northern_railY00805
On time
06:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
07:25 Manchester Airport (MIA)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27133+northern_railY05942
On time
06:14 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h22
07:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change
northern_railY02729 · Y05795
On time
06:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h43
08:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)		1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

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Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 22:26. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 46m.

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 £5
Distance
47 km
Average train duration
1h 10m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Trains per day
20
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
46m
First train
04:54
Last train
22:26
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 £5

Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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)

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 Duration
1h 23m
Cheapest Price
£8
Northern Rail (3) frequency
8 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.
Learn more about TransPennine Express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
46m
Cheapest Price
£7
TransPennine Express frequency
9 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

East Midlands Trains

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.
Learn more about East Midlands Trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 24m
Cheapest Price
£24
East Midlands Trains frequency
4 a day
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

Transport for Wales

About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 21m
Cheapest Price
£9
Transport for Wales frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 17m
Cheapest Price
£31
first_transpennine_express frequency
23 a day

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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 9m
Cheapest Price
£27
east_midlands_trains frequency
12 a day

FAQs: Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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.

FAQs
Yes, a day trip from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport is feasible, as the journey takes 46m and covers 47 km. Trains run 20 times per day.
The train journey from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport offers views of the urban landscape, industrial areas, and patches of countryside, but it is not typically considered a particularly scenic route.
Booking trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is 47 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £11.
Yes, there is a direct train between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Airport (MIA). The service operates 5 times per day, provided by Northern Rail (3).
To get from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA), you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is by coach, costing approximately £5.
The train journey from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) covers a distance of 47 km and takes approximately 46m. Trains run 20 per day.
The first train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) leaves at 4:54.
The last train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) departs at 22:26.
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run approximately 20 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA).
There is no night train service from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA).
Yes, you can take the train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA).

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Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Airport (MIA)

Liverpool
Manchester
The major train station for departures in Liverpool is Liverpool Lime Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Liverpool Lime Street for your trip from Liverpool to Manchester.
Liverpool Lime StreetWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
Lime St, Liverpool L1 1JD, United Kingdom
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
  • Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • 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.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
Dining
Dining
  • Caffè Nero
  • Costa Coffee
  • Upper Crust
  • Starbucks
  • JD Wetherspoon
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Hotel
Hotel
  • Pembroke Studios
  • Riley’s Rooms
  • Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
  • Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Alongside station entrance
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main concourse.
Public transport options for Liverpool Lime Street
  • Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
  • Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
  • Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.

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