The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
34 m
Average duration
34 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria (MCV) will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 40 trains that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Manchester Victoria (MCV) every day 38 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 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 34 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.
N338317:240h35Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:59Manchester Victoria (MCV)£41One-way0 changes
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G1631917:511h22Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)19:13Manchester Victoria (MCV)£71One-way1 change
G158665:530h35Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)6:28Manchester Victoria (MCV)£81One-way0 changes
G1595219:540h34Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)20:28Manchester Victoria (MCV)£81One-way0 changes
C2493720:540h34Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)21:28Manchester Victoria (MCV)£81One-way0 changes
G158618:540h34Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:28Manchester Victoria (MCV)£111One-way0 changes
G158629:540h34Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:28Manchester Victoria (MCV)£121One-way0 changes
C2490410:540h34Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:28Manchester Victoria (MCV)£121One-way0 changes
C2490911:540h34Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:28Manchester Victoria (MCV)£131One-way0 changes
G1595313:540h34Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)14:28Manchester Victoria (MCV)£121One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 49 km
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Live departures
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) trains for today, Thursday 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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G15866 | On time 5:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h35 | 6:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89924 · G89109 | On time 6:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h18 | 7:18 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 change | |
C24892 | On time 6:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h35 | 7:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
A27404 | On time 7:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h35 | 7:59 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89513 | On time 7:28 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h58 | 8:26 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24895 | On time 7:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h35 | 8:29 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
A27384 | On time 8:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h35 | 8:59 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15861 | On time 8:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h34 | 9:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89934 · G89573 · L89253 | On time 9:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h33 | 10:33 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 changes | |
A27387 | On time 9:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h35 | 9:59 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15862 | On time 9:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h34 | 10:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
A27403 | On time 10:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h35 | 10:59 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24904 | On time 10:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h34 | 11:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
A27401 | On time 11:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h35 | 11:59 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C04359+ P00053 | On time 11:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h19 | 13:10 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 change | |
C24909 | On time 11:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h34 | 12:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
A27399 | On time 12:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h36 | 13:00 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C04363+ G15868 | On time 12:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h18 | 14:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 change | |
G15955 | 12:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h34 | 13:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
A27407 | On time 13:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h35 | 13:59 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C04365+ C24526 | On time 13:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h19 | 15:10 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 change | |
G15953 | 13:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h34 | 14:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
A27398 | On time 14:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h37 | 15:01 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C04368+ C24869 | On time 14:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h22 | 16:13 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 change | |
G15950 | 14:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h34 | 15:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
A27397 | On time 15:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h35 | 15:59 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C04372+ C24538 | On time 15:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h21 | 17:12 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 change | |
G15948 | On time 15:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h34 | 16:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
A27395 | On time 16:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h35 | 16:59 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89515 | On time 16:30 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 17:25 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24924 | 16:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h34 | 17:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
A27394 | On time 17:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h35 | 17:59 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15988 | On time 17:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h34 | 18:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
A27392 | On time 18:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h36 | 19:00 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C04380+ C24836 | On time 18:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h21 | 20:12 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 change | |
C24929 | On time 18:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h34 | 19:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
A27391 | On time 19:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h35 | 19:59 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15901 | On time 19:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h34 | 20:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
A27385 | On time 20:25 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 21:17 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24937 | On time 20:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h34 | 21:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
A27359 | On time 21:26 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h38 | 22:04 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G16196 | On time 21:49 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h37 | 22:26 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W84760 | On time 22:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h37 | 23:30 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89516 | On time 23:30 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h57 | 0:27 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 5 June | |||||
G15989 | 4:56 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h42 | 5:38 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 33m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 5:24 |
Last train 23:36 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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FAQs: Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria (MCV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Victoria (MCV)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- 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.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- 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.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- 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
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
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