The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
40 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 6 trains that leave Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 54 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.
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Compare train and coach for Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 45 km
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Live departures
Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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C27122 | On time 08:30 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) | 0h37 | 09:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y04640 | On time 08:39 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) | 0h54 | 09:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y07452 | On time 09:02 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) | 0h35 | 09:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
C27116 | On time 09:30 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) | 0h37 | 10:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y04658 | On time 09:39 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) | 0h54 | 10:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y07456 | On time 10:02 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) | 0h35 | 10:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Trains from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run on average 20 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 35m.
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 05:33 |
Last train 21:30 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trainsEast Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:51 - 00:16 Saturday 05:51 - 00:16 Sunday 07:51 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: shelter by station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stand 4, located in the main concourse area
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:51 - 00:16 Saturday 05:51 - 00:16 Sunday 07:51 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: shelter by station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stand 4, located in the main concourse area
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
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