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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)

Showing times and prices for 15 May

Cheapest price

£6

Average price

£7

Fastest journey

34 m

Average duration

43 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

49 km

Cheap tickets

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 £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Manchester Victoria (MCV) every day 4 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 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 17 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.

East Midlands TrainsW21650+TransPennine ExpressP13109
11:511h17
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
13:08Manchester Victoria (MCV)
£61One-way
1 change
East Midlands TrainsW21647+TransPennine ExpressP13103
10:511h17
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
12:08Manchester Victoria (MCV)
£61One-way
1 change
TransPennine ExpressP12824
11:540h34
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
12:28Manchester Victoria (MCV)
£61One-way
0 changes
TransPennine ExpressP13714
11:240h35
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
11:59Manchester Victoria (MCV)
£61One-way
0 changes
TransPennine ExpressP12820
10:540h34
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
11:28Manchester Victoria (MCV)
£81One-way
0 changes

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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 train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m.

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£8

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£10

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1h 29m

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59m

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1h 55m

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Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 14 May
Last updated at 11:59
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
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transpennine_expressP13720
On time
12:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h35
12:59 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayW21656+transpennine_expressP13121
On time
12:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
14:08 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 change
transpennine_expressP12832
On time
12:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h34
13:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressP13723
On time
13:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h35
13:59 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayW21659+transpennine_expressP13127
On time
13:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h23
15:14 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 change
transpennine_expressP12836
On time
13:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h34
14:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressP13726
On time
14:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h35
14:59 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayW21663+transpennine_expressP13133
On time
14:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h21
16:12 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 change
transpennine_expressP12840
On time
14:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h34
15:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressP13729
On time
15:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h36
16:00 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 changesdirect
northern_railW50758
On time
15:30 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h55
16:25 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayW21665+transpennine_expressP13139
On time
15:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h22
17:13 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 change
transpennine_expressP12845
On time
15:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h34
16:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressP13732
On time
16:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h36
17:00 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayW21669+transpennine_expressP13145
On time
16:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h19
18:10 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 change
east_midlands_railwayW21647+transpennine_expressP13103
On time
09:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
11:08 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 change
transpennine_expressP12820
On time
09:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h34
10:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressP13714
On time
10:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h35
10:59 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railwayW21650+transpennine_expressP13109
On time
10:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
12:08 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		1 change
transpennine_expressP12824
On time
10:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h34
11:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 changesdirect
transpennine_expressP13717
On time
11:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h34
11:58 Manchester Victoria (MCV)		0 changesdirect

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Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)

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Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
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
59m
Cheapest ticket price
£3
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
5
Train providers
3
Fastest train
34m
First train
05:00
Last train
23:30
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: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) and East Midlands Trains trains Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)

Buy your official TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) and East Midlands Trains train tickets to Manchester Victoria (MCV) from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from £4 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

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.

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) train information with TransPennine Express:

  • Average Duration: 34 min
  • Cheapest Price: £4

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Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Victoria (MCV)

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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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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.
The major train station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester Victoria. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Victoria for your journey to Manchester from Liverpool.
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address
Address
Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: on platform and approach
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Manchester Victoria
  • 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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