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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Showing times and prices for 26 May
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
31 m
Average duration
46 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 £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
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 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 31 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.
G8999723:001h01Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0:01Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£21One-way0 changes- G8994211:001h02Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:02Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£31One-way0 changes
C0435710:510h50Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:41Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£31One-way0 changes- G8997920:001h02Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)21:02Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£31One-way0 changes
- G899267:001h02Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)8:02Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£41One-way0 changes
W847590:180h31Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0:49Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£111One-way0 changes- C043508:510h50Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:41Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£71One-way0 changes
- C0436513:510h50Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)14:41Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£51One-way0 changes
- C0436814:510h50Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)15:41Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£51One-way0 changes
- C0437215:510h50Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)16:41Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£51One-way0 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 59m. 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: 50 km
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£7 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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 25 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G15866+ G38506 | On time 5:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 6:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G89924 | 6:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 7:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84653 | On time 6:14 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h57 | 7:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04344 | 6:49 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 7:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24892+G38508 | On time 6:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 7:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G89926 | 7:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 8:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84658 | 7:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 8:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04347 | 7:48 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h53 | 8:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24895+G38512 | 7:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h01 | 8:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G89931 | 8:02 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 9:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84665 | On time 8:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 9:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04350 | 8:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 9:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15861+G38514 | 8:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 9:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G89934 | 9:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 10:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84670 | On time 9:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 10:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04354 | 9:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 10:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15862+G38516 | 9:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 10:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G89939 | 10:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 11:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84677 | On time 10:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 11:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04357 | 10:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 11:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24904+G38518 | 10:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 11:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G89942 | 11:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 12:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84683 | On time 11:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 12:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04359 | 11:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 12:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24909+G38520 | 11:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 12:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G89946 | 12:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 13:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84689 | 12:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 13:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04363 | 12:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 13:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15955+G38523 | 12:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 13:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G89949 | 13:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 14:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84695 | 13:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 14:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04365 | 13:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 14:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15953+G38525 | 13:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 14:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G89954 | 14:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 15:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84700 | On time 14:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 15:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04368 | 14:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 15:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15950+G38527 | 14:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 15:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G89956 | 15:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 16:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84705 | On time 15:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 16:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04372 | 15:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 16:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15948+G38529 | 15:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h05 | 16:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G89960 | 16:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 17:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84712 | On time 16:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 17:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21806 | 16:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 17:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24924+G38531 | 16:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 17:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G89964 | 17:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 18:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84719 | On time 17:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 18:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21581 | 17:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 18:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15988+G38533 | 17:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 18:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G89970 | 18:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 19:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84725 | 18:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 19:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04380 | 18:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 19:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C24929+G38535 | 18:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 19:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G89974 | 19:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 20:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84730 | On time 19:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 20:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C04382 | 19:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 20:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15901+G38537 | 19:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 20:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G89979 | 20:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 21:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84737 | 20:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 21:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24231 · G89845 | 20:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h23 | 21:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C24937 · A27001 | 20:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 21:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G89986 | 21:03 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h01 | 22:04 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84740 | 21:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 22:11 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C21584 | 21:37 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h51 | 22:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89991 | 22:01 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h01 | 23:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84632 | 22:20 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h58 | 23:18 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89997 | 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h01 | 0:01 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W84935 | 23:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 0:09 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P23861 | 23:36 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h01 | 0:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 26 May | |||||
| W84759 | 0:18 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h31 | 0:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Northern Rail as well as East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains and more offer trains services from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 15 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 31m.
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 50 km |
Average train duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 23:36 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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: Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsNorthern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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
59m
Cheapest Price
£3
Northern Rail frequency
4 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 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
50m
Cheapest Price
£5
East Midlands Railway 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
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
31m
Cheapest Price
£6
Transpennine Express frequency
6 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
47m
Cheapest Price
£12
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
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
50m
Cheapest Price
£16
east_midlands_trains frequency
5 a day
Northern Trains Limited
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest Price
£9
Northern Trains Limited frequency
8 a day
TransPennine Express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
50m
Cheapest Price
£27
TransPennine Express 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 | Hours |
|---|---|
| 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 | Hours |
|---|---|
| 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £3, while the average price tends to be around £7.
The train journey from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) covers a distance of 50 km and takes approximately 31m. Trains run 15 per day.
The train distance from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is 50 km.
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 23:36.
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run approximately 15 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Yes, there is a direct train between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN). The service operates 11 times per day, provided by Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express.
To get from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is by train, costing approximately £3.
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 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.
Yes, a day trip from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly is feasible, with a travel time of 31m and a distance of 50 km. Trains run frequently, with 19 trips per day.
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)
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.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
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
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
Parking
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
Dining
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
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
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
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
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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.
The major train station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your journey to Manchester from Liverpool.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
Accessibility
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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