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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£7

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£11

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

48 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

1 h 3 m

Trains on 18 Sept

Distance

45 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) 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 South Parkway (LPY) 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 £7.

Fast trains

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 4 trains from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV), including 4 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 10 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.

14:021h10
Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)
15:12Manchester Victoria (MCV)
£71One-way
0 changes
8:021h06
Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)
9:08Manchester Victoria (MCV)
£111One-way
0 changes
21:300h48
Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)
22:18Manchester Victoria (MCV)
£131One-way
0 changes
9:021h06
Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)
10:08Manchester Victoria (MCV)
£141One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £12.

Distance: 45 km

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Coach	Driving
£12 Average Price	£7 Average Price Cheapest	£9 Average Price (fuel + tolls)
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	56m Average total duration (door-to-door)
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) is a coach with an average price of £7.

This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV):

A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) costing on average £12.

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) is by train with an average journey time of 51m.

Other travel options to Manchester Victoria (MCV) take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) and Manchester Victoria (MCV) including taking a train and coach.

Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 5m sooner (51m by train vs 56m by car). Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) train times

The table below shows live departures for Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
P24212 · G89552 · P24118	On time 6:33 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)	1h29	8:02 Manchester Victoria (MCV)	2 changes
P24212+G15897	On time 6:33 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)	1h39	8:12 Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1 change
C04344+G15897	On time 6:59 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)	1h13	8:12 Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1 change
P24221+C04350+C24590	On time 8:39 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)	1h29	10:08 Manchester Victoria (MCV)	2 changes
P24221+C24590	On time 8:39 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)	1h29	10:08 Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1 change
C04350+G89573 · L89253	On time 9:02 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)	1h31	10:33 Manchester Victoria (MCV)	2 changes
C04350+C24590	On time 9:02 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)	1h06	10:08 Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1 change
P24234+C24608	On time 11:39 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)	1h29	13:08 Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1 change
P24234+C04359+C24608	On time 11:39 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)	1h29	13:08 Manchester Victoria (MCV)	2 changes
C04359+G89597 · L89262	On time 12:02 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)	1h31	13:33 Manchester Victoria (MCV)	2 changes
C04359+C24608	On time 12:02 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)	1h06	13:08 Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1 change
P24242+G16020	On time 14:39 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)	1h33	16:12 Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1 change
C04368+G16020	On time 15:02 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)	1h10	16:12 Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1 change
P24244+C24631	On time 15:39 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)	1h33	17:12 Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1 change
P24219+C21581+G16016	On time 17:39 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)	1h29	19:08 Manchester Victoria (MCV)	2 changes
P24219+G16016	On time 17:39 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)	1h29	19:08 Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1 change
C21581+G89566 · L89282	On time 18:02 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)	1h31	19:33 Manchester Victoria (MCV)	2 changes
C21581+G16016	On time 18:02 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)	1h06	19:08 Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1 change
P24231+C24655	On time 20:39 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)	1h30	22:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV)	1 change
P24231 · G89845+C24655	On time 20:39 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)	1h30	22:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV)	2 changes
W84935	On time 23:30 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)	0h39	0:09 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	0 changesdirect
P23861	On time 23:52 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)	0h45	0:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	0 changesdirect
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Why should you book Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) trains with Omio?

Northern Rail as well as East Midlands Railway offer trains services from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).

Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).

Why book with Omio vs Northern Rail?

Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Northern Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway to find the best option for your trip from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).
Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Northern Rail with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).

Why book with Omio over Trip, Wanderu or Rome2rio?

Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway to find the best option for your trip from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).
Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)

United Kingdom

Trains from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) run on average 2 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 09:39, the last at 17:02. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 41m.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £4

Distance

45 km

Average train duration

51m

Cheapest ticket price

£7

Trains per day

Fastest train

41m

First train

9:39

Last train

17:02

Cheapest Month

Jul

Cheapest Day

Sat

High Season

Apr - Jun

Low Season

Oct - Dec

Busiest Day

Sat

Least Busy Day

Tue

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £4

Train companies: Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) trainsNorthern Rail, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) and Manchester Victoria (MCV) from £4. 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 Northern Rail Duration

59m

Cheapest Northern Rail Price

£9

Northern Rail frequency

1 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 East Midlands Railway Duration

41m

Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price

£7

East Midlands Railway frequency

1 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

Learn more about East Midlands Railway

FAQs: Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) 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.

The cost of a train ticket from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £12.

The train journey from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) covers a distance of 45 km and takes approximately 41m. Trains run 2 per day.

The train distance from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) is 45 km.

The first train from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) leaves at 9:39.

The last train from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) departs at 17:02.

Trains from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) run approximately 2 times per day.

Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).

Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).

To get from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

There is no night train service from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) is by coach, costing approximately £4.

Booking trains from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 South Parkway to Manchester Victoria offers some scenic views, including glimpses of the lush green countryside and urban landscapes as it passes through the North West of England. However, it is primarily a functional route connecting two major cities.

Yes, you can do a day trip from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Victoria. The journey takes 41m and covers a distance of 45 km. Trains run 4 times per day.

Yes, you can take the train from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) and Manchester Victoria (MCV)

Most Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) and Manchester Victoria (MCV) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Liverpool

Arrival train stations in Manchester

Liverpool South ParkwayLiverpool South Parkway station, Holly Farm Road, Garston, Merseyside, L19 5NE+44 1515551111 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Liverpool South Parkway from Liverpool city centre

Liverpool South Parkway is 8 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Warrington Central, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Oxford Road, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Piccadilly · 9m · £3 · every ~4 min

Liverpool Central - Hunts Cross, Ormskirk - Hunts Cross, Sandhills - Hunts Cross · 12m · £4 · every ~7 min

Bus82 · 31m · £4 · every ~19 min

80A, 80 · 35m · £2 · every ~12 min

86A, 80A, 80 · 37m · £4 · every ~37 min

Liverpool South Parkway train station facilities and services

Liverpool South Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Liverpool South Parkway.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool South Parkway.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Liverpool South Parkway. Information desks are 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.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool South Parkway: 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.

More about Liverpool South Parkway

Manchester VictoriaManchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY Parking

City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre

TrainManchester Airport - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Saltburn, Manchester Airport - York, Manchester Piccadilly - York, Manchester Piccadilly - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Darlington, Manchester Airport - Sheffield, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Victoria, Manchester Airport - Scarborough, Manchester Airport - Hull, Manchester Airport - Huddersfield, Manchester Airport - Middlesbrough, Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Airport - Leeds, Manchester Airport - Manchester Victoria · 10m · £0.90 · every ~3 min

Bus41, 135 · 5m · £2 · every ~32 min

T1 · 10m

X43 · 29m · every ~1 min

TramBlue Line, Navy Line, Green Line, Yellow Line · 5m · £2 · every ~23 min

Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services

Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.