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

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Cheap train tickets and timesLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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Cheap train tickets from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) start from £6 with an average ticket price of £12.

£6
Cheapest Price
£12
Average Price
31 m
Fastest Journey
54 m
Average
56
Trains per day
50 km
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Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

distanceDistance30 miles
durationAverage train duration50 min
priceAverage train ticket price£8 (€9)
frequencyTrain frequency50 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 38 direct trains a day
carriersTrain providersNorthern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express or east_midlands_trains

Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) cover the 30 miles long trip taking on average 50 min with our travel partners like Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express or east_midlands_trains. Normally, there are 50 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £8, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £4.

Train companies: Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains and TransPennine Express trains Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operator in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The train provider operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

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

  • Average Duration: 58 min
  • Cheapest Price: £4
  • Northern Rail (3) frequency: 9 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

FAQs: Travel by train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) can start from as little as £4 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is £8; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train time is 50 min   covering the 30 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 06: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 22: 36.
Yes, there are 38 direct trains a day from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express or east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN). Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
For the best Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express or east_midlands_trains. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 36.
A day trip to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is worth doing with a journey time of 50 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) including taking a train or coach.

Trains departing from Liverpool Lime Street

Distance from Liverpool Lime Street to city center
Distance from Liverpool Lime Street to city center
0.4 miles (732 m)
Ticket Office Hours
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Sat: 05: 00 - 23: 38 | Sun: 07: 15 - 23: 05
How to get to this station?
How to get to this station?
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.
Nearest Airport
Nearest Airport
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
8 miles
How to get to nearest airport?
How to get to nearest airport?
The airport can be reached by public transit from the station in about 40 minutes using the AirLink 500 shuttle bus service.
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
Free public Wi-Fi available.
ATM
ATM
Located near Platform 7.
Taxi
Taxi
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.
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
Dining
Dining
Caffè Nero | Costa Coffee | Upper Crust | Starbucks | JD Wetherspoon
Car Rentals
Car Rentals
Enterprise | Dollar | Hertz | Alamo | Green Motion | Avis
Information Desk
Information Desk
Located in the main concourse.
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.

Trains arriving to Manchester Piccadilly

Distance from Manchester Piccadilly to city center
Distance from Manchester Piccadilly to city center
0.5 miles (767 m)
Ticket Office Hours
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Sat: 04: 30 - 22: 30 | Sun: 07: 00 - 22: 30
How to get to this station?
How to get to this station?
Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
Nearest Airport
Nearest Airport
Manchester Airport
8 miles
How to get to nearest airport?
How to get to nearest airport?
The airport can be reached by public transit in about 30 minutes via the Northern and TransPennine Express trains.
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
ATM
ATM
There are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Taxi
Taxi
Lockers
Lockers
Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08: 00 to 21: 00.
Dining
Dining
Burger King | Caffè Nero | Carluccio’s | Hotel Chocolat | Starbucks | The Pasty Shop | Costa Coffee | Pret a Manger | Upper Crust | McDonald's | & more
Car Rentals
Car Rentals
Hertz | Europcar
Information Desk
Information Desk
Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Accessibility
Accessibility
There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.

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