Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train with Northern Rail (3)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Showing times and prices for 25 Nov

Cheapest price

£5

Average price

£10

Fastest journey

49 m

Average duration

50 m

Trains per day

69

Distance

50 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.

Fast trains

Of the 69 trains that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 51 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .

The slowest trains will take 50 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 Rail (3)Y00646
23:361h01
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
00:37Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£51One-way
0 changes
East Midlands TrainsY07462
11:510h50
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
12:41Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£51One-way
0 changes
East Midlands TrainsY07468
13:510h50
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
14:41Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£51One-way
0 changes
East Midlands TrainsY07482
18:500h51
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
19:41Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£51One-way
0 changes
East Midlands TrainsY07474
15:510h50
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
16:41Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£51One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £4.

Distance: 50 km

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Most popular
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Coach

£8

Average Price

£8

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 22m

Average total duration

Fastest

52m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 53m

Average total duration

1h 23m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

Northern Rail (3)

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Megabus

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Live departures

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times

The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Monday 24 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 09:19
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
east_midlands_railwayY07456
On time
09:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h50
10:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27014 · C26862
On time
09:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h55
10:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
northern_railY0083010:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h02
11:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC2711010:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h52
11:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY07458
On time
10:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h50
11:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27009 · C26856
On time
10:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h55
11:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
northern_railY0082511:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h02
12:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27104
On time
11:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h52
12:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY0746211:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h50
12:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27003 · C26850
On time
11:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h55
12:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
northern_railY0083312:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h02
13:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27098
On time
12:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h52
13:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY0746412:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h50
13:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC26998 · C26844
On time
12:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h55
13:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
northern_railW46790
On time
13:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h02
14:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27092
On time
13:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h52
14:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY0746813:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h50
14:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC26992 · C27263
On time
13:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h55
14:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
northern_railY0083114:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h02
15:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC2708614:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h52
15:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY0747114:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h50
15:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC26987 · C27257
On time
14:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h55
15:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
northern_railY00810
On time
15:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h02
16:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC2708015:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h52
16:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY0747415:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h50
16:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC26981 · C27251
On time
15:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h55
16:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
northern_railY0083416:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h02
17:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC2707416:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h52
17:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY0747616:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h50
17:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC26975 · C27245
On time
16:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h55
17:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
northern_railY00860
On time
17:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h02
18:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27068
On time
17:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h52
18:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY07480
On time
17:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h50
18:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC26970 · C27239
On time
17:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h55
18:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
northern_railY00849
On time
18:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h02
19:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27062
On time
18:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h52
19:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY07482
On time
18:50 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h51
19:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC26964 · C27233
On time
18:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h55
19:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
northern_railY00858
On time
19:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h02
20:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27056
On time
19:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h52
20:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY07485
On time
19:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h50
20:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC26961 · C27224
On time
19:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h55
20:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
northern_railY0082620:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h02
21:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27050
On time
20:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h52
21:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
northern_railY04604 · Y00896
On time
20:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h23
21:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
transpennine_expressC26721+transport_for_walesG55685
On time
21:05 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h49
21:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
northern_railW4681521:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h59
22:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC2704721:18 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h53
22:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY07490
On time
21:37 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h51
22:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
northern_railY00816
On time
22:01 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h01
23:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27186+northern_railG33231
On time
22:09 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h01
23:10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
transpennine_expressC2593422:20 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h58
23:18 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC26330
On time
23:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h50
00:09 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
northern_railY0064623:36 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h01
00:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
Tuesday 25 November
transpennine_expressC27036 · C2687905:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h55
06:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
northern_railY00805
On time
06:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h02
07:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27134
On time
06:14 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h57
07:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY07446
On time
06:49 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h52
07:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27031 · C2687706:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h55
07:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1 change
northern_railY00807
On time
07:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h02
08:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27128
On time
07:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h52
08:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY07450
On time
07:48 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h53
08:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27025 · C26873
On time
07:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h55
08:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
northern_railY00818
On time
08:02 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h00
09:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC2712208:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h52
09:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayY07452
On time
08:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h50
09:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC27020 · C26868
On time
08:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h55
09:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)		1 change
northern_railY0083609:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h02
10:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressC2711609:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h52
10:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 19 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.

There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 22:36. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 50m.

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
50 km
Average train duration
52m
Cheapest ticket price
£4
Trains per day
19
Direct trains
13
Fastest train
50m
First train
05:00
Last train
22:36
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: Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsNorthern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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.

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
59m
Cheapest Price
£4
Northern Rail (3) frequency
6 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

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
50m
Cheapest Price
£4
East Midlands Trains frequency
5 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

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
31m
Cheapest Price
£7
TransPennine Express frequency
8 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

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
58m
Cheapest Price
£7
Transport for Wales frequency
3 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

first_transpennine_express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
52m
Cheapest Price
£25
first_transpennine_express frequency
23 a day

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
50m
Cheapest Price
£22
east_midlands_trains frequency
12 a day

Station Information for your trip from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly

Trains from Liverpool Lime Street Station:

Travel Information and Tickets

Station Address: Lime St, Liverpool L1 1JD, United Kingdom

Distance from Liverpool city centre: 0.22 miles (0.35 km)

How to get to Liverpool Lime Street Station:

This station is within walking distance of the city centre and is connected to other parts of the city by public transport.

Bus lines: 10A, 15, 433, 471, 500, 79

Train lines: Merseyrail, Northern, East Midlands Railway

Ticket Office Hours:

Days
Monday 5:00am - 11:38pm
Tuesday 5:00am - 11:38pm
Wednesday 5:00am - 11:38pm
Thursday 5:00am - 11:38pm
Friday 5:00am - 11:38pm
Saturday 5:00am - 11:38pm
Sunday 7:15am - 11:05pm

Services and Amenities in Liverpool Lime Street

Is the train station accessible to those with reduced mobility?

Yes, there is step-free access in the whole station. Ramps for train access are also available in Liverpool Lime Street Station.

Can I store my luggage in the station?

Yes, there are services to store your luggage located on the main concourse. These services are provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 8:00am until 9:00pm.

Are there ATM machines?

Yes, there is an ATM machine located on Platform 7.

Are there dining options?

Various eateries and cafes are located on the concourse.

 

Trains to Manchester Piccadilly Station:

Travel Information and Tickets

Station Address: Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester M60 7RA, United Kingdom

Distance to Manchester city centre: 0.37 miles (0.59 km)

How to get to Manchester Piccadilly Station:

This station is within walking distance of the city centre and is connected to other parts of the city by public transport.

Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147

Ticket Office Hours:

Days
Monday 4:30am - 10:30pm
Tuesday 4:30am - 10:30pm
Wednesday 4:30am - 10:30pm
Thursday 4:30am - 10:30pm
Friday 4:30am - 10:30pm
Saturday 4:30am - 10:30pm
Sunday 7:00am - 10:30pm

Services and Amenities in Manchester Piccadilly

Is the train station accessible to those with reduced mobility?

There is step-free access in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available for passengers with reduced mobility.

Can I store my luggage in the station?

Yes, there are services in Manchester Piccadilly Station to store your luggage, located on Platform 10. These services are provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 8:00am until 9:00pm.

Are there ATM machines?

Yes, there are ATM machines located on the main concourse, Platform 10, Fairfield Street mezzanine level and Fairfield Street.

Are there dining options?

Places to buy food and drink in Manchester Piccadilly include Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's and Starbucks as well as in shops like M&S, Sainsbury's Local, WH Smith and Boots.

FAQs: Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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
Yes, there is a direct train between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN). The service operates 13 times per day, provided by Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains.
The train journey from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly offers views of the urban landscapes of Liverpool and Manchester, with glimpses of the countryside and industrial areas along the route, but it is not typically considered a highly scenic railway journey.
The train distance from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is 50 km.
To get from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) covers a distance of 50 km and takes approximately 50m. Trains run 19 per day.
The first train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 5:00.
The last train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) departs at 22:36.
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run approximately 19 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
There is no night train service from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Yes, a day trip from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly is feasible, with a travel time of 50m and a distance of 50 km. Trains run frequently, with 19 trips per day.
Booking trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 cost of a train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £4, while the average price tends to be around £8.
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is by coach, costing approximately £4.
Yes, you can take the train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).

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Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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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.
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Amenities at train station
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ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
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HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
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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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London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Leeds station (LDS) train
London Paddington (PAD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
London Stansted Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Euston (EUS) train
London Euston (EUS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Manchester Airport (MIA) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport train
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Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Liverpool Street (LST) train
London Victoria (VIC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
London Kings Cross (KGX) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
London Liverpool Street (LST) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Leeds station (LDS) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham International Airport train
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Victoria (VIC) train
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Waterloo (WAT) train
London Waterloo (WAT) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Paddington (PAD) train
London Bridge (LBG) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Watford Junction (WFJ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Stansted Airport train
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Glasgow Central (GLC) train
Glasgow Central (GLC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
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