Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train with East Midlands Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

Showing times and prices for 15 Apr

Cheapest price

£5

Average price

£8

Fastest journey

46 m

Average duration

46 m

Trains per day

84

Distance

49 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.

Fast trains

Of the 84 trains that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) every day 65 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .

The slowest trains will take 46 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.

  • Northern RailL10014
    12:221h11
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    13:33Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailL07220
    12:000h58
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    12:58Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailL05839
    13:000h58
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    13:58Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailL10016
    13:221h11
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    14:33Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayY12373
    12:510h46
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    13:37Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    £51One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £3.

Distance: 49 km

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Train
Coach

£6

Average Price

£6

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

50m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 55m

Average total duration

1h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

East Midlands Railway

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National Express

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Live departures

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train times

The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 14 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
transpennine_expressL37172+northern_railL05433 · Y250844:20 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h21
5:41 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)2 changes
transpennine_expressL36626 · L368134:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h51
5:45 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 change
northern_railL071965:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h58
5:58 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC435325:14 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h53
6:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
northern_railL087095:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
6:34 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY123545:49 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h49
6:38 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC43636 · L368155:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h51
6:45 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 change
northern_railL071986:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h58
6:58 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL365526:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h48
7:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
northern_railL086646:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h11
7:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY123576:48 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h49
7:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL36636 · C438086:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h51
7:45 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 change
northern_railL072087:02 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h56
7:58 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL365587:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h48
8:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
northern_railL100117:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h11
8:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY123607:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h46
8:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL36642 · L368207:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h51
8:45 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 change
northern_railL072238:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h58
8:58 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL365618:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h48
9:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
northern_railL100258:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h11
9:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY123638:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h46
9:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL36648 · L368258:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h51
9:45 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 change
northern_railL072189:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h58
9:58 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL365649:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h48
10:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
northern_railL100059:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h11
10:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY123679:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h46
10:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL36654 · L368329:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h51
10:45 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 change
northern_railL0721410:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h58
10:58 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL3656810:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h48
11:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
northern_railL0999210:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h11
11:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY1237010:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h46
11:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL36660 · L3683710:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h51
11:45 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 change
northern_railL0722011:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h58
11:58 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL3657211:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h48
12:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
northern_railL1001411:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h11
12:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY1237311:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h46
12:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL36666 · L3684311:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h51
12:45 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 change
northern_railL0583912:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h58
12:58 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL3657812:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h48
13:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
northern_railL1001612:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h11
13:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY1237512:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h46
13:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL36672 · L3684912:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h51
13:45 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 change
northern_railL0721913:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h58
13:58 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC4358113:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h48
14:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
northern_railL1000913:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h11
14:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY1237813:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h46
14:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL36678 · L3685413:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h51
14:45 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 change
northern_railL0720114:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h58
14:58 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL3658714:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h48
15:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
northern_railL0865614:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h11
15:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY1238214:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h46
15:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL36684 · L3686014:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h51
15:45 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 change
northern_railL0722115:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h58
15:58 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL3659315:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h48
16:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
northern_railL1000715:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h11
16:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY1238415:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h46
16:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL36690 · L3686615:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h51
16:45 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 change
northern_railL0723816:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h58
16:58 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL3659716:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h48
17:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
northern_railL0998916:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h11
17:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY1238816:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h46
17:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL36696 · L3687216:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h51
17:45 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 change
northern_railL0723117:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h58
17:58 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL3660017:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h48
18:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
northern_railL0864617:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h11
18:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY1239117:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h46
18:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL36702 · L3687817:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h51
18:45 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 change
northern_railL0723718:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h58
18:58 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC4361118:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h48
19:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
northern_railL0866718:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h11
19:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY1239318:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h46
19:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL36610 · L3688418:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h51
19:45 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 change
northern_railL0721519:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h58
19:58 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC4361719:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h48
20:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
northern_railL0998819:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h15
20:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL37208+northern_railL09487 · Y2508019:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
20:41 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)2 changes
transpennine_expressL37211 · L3689019:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h51
20:45 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 change
northern_railL0584320:03 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h57
21:00 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL3660720:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h48
21:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY1239820:37 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h47
21:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressL36613+transport_for_walesL6445920:49 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h02
21:51 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1 change
northern_railL0720721:01 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h57
21:58 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC4362521:20 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h55
22:15 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

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Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run on average 26 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.

There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:17, the last at 23:02. The fastest train covers the 49 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
Distance
49 km
Average train duration
50m
Cheapest ticket price
£3
Trains per day
26
Direct trains
21
Fastest train
46m
First train
6:17
Last train
23:02
Cheapest Month
Sept
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
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

Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trainsEast Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 Duration
46m
Cheapest Price
£5
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

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 Duration
55m
Cheapest Price
£3
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
48m
Cheapest Price
£8
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

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
56m
Cheapest Price
£6
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

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
46m
Cheapest Price
£16
east_midlands_trains frequency
4 a day

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
56m
Cheapest Price
£9
Northern Trains Limited frequency
11 a day

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
48m
Cheapest Price
£27
TransPennine Express frequency
10 a day

FAQs: Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train

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

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £3, while the average price tends to be around £6.
The train journey from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) covers a distance of 49 km and takes approximately 46m. Trains run 26 per day.
The train distance from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is 49 km.
The first train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) leaves at 6:17.
The last train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) departs at 23:02.
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run approximately 26 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
Yes, there is a direct train between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO). The service operates 21 times per day, provided by Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express.
To get from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is by train, costing approximately £3.
Booking trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road offers views of the picturesque English countryside, interspersed with charming towns and glimpses of the River Mersey, providing a pleasant and scenic experience.
Yes, a day trip from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road is possible. The journey takes 46m and covers a distance of 49 km. There are 28 trains per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).

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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
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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