Liverpool to Alderley Edge train with East Midlands Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Alderley Edge

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£22

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£23

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

1 h 26 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

1 h 36 m

Trains on 18 Sept

6

Distance

51 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Alderley Edge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Liverpool to Alderley Edge will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.

Fast trains

To travel from Liverpool to Alderley Edge you need to make at least one change.

  • West Midlands TrainsC16920+Northern RailG90079
    8:101h27
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    9:37Alderley Edge station (ALD)
    £221One-way
    1 change
  • Avanti West CoastW34170+Northern RailL89084
    8:431h26
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    10:09Alderley Edge station (ALD)
    £221One-way
    1 change
  • East Midlands RailwayC04350+Northern RailL89655
    8:511h43
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    10:34Alderley Edge station (ALD)
    £241One-way
    1 change
  • Transpennine ExpressC24895+Northern RailL89712
    8:231h44
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    10:07Alderley Edge station (ALD)
    £241One-way
    1 change
  • Transpennine ExpressW84790 · G15894+Northern RailL89655
    8:541h40
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    10:34Alderley Edge station (ALD)
    £241One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train for Liverpool to Alderley Edge

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Alderley Edge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £40, while a train costs an average of £40.

Distance: 51 km

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Driving

£40

Average Price

Cheapest

£11

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 25m

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30m

Additional time*

57m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

East Midlands Railway

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Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Alderley Edge is a train with an average price of £40.
The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Alderley Edge is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Alderley Edge take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 50m.

Yes, you can take a train between Liverpool and Alderley Edge.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £40 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-28.93. The journey takes 1h 25m versus 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Liverpool to Alderley Edge train times

The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Alderley Edge trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
West Midlands TrainsC16920+Northern RailG900798:10 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h27
9:37 Alderley Edge station (ALD)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84665+Northern RailL897128:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h48
10:07 Alderley Edge station (ALD)1 change
Transpennine ExpressC24895+Northern RailL897128:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h44
10:07 Alderley Edge station (ALD)1 change
Avanti West CoastW34170+Northern RailL890848:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h26
10:09 Alderley Edge station (ALD)1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04350+Northern RailL896558:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h43
10:34 Alderley Edge station (ALD)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84790 · G15894+Northern RailL896558:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h40
10:34 Alderley Edge station (ALD)2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Liverpool to Alderley Edge

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Trains from Liverpool to Alderley Edge run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 22:51. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 1h 4m.

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
51 km
Average train duration
1h 25m
Cheapest ticket price
£14
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
1h 4m
First train
5:25
Last train
22:51
Cheapest Month
Sept
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
5 days
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: East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Liverpool to Alderley Edge trainsEast Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Liverpool and Alderley Edge from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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
East Midlands Railway frequency
2 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
Transpennine Express frequency
2 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

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
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

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Avanti West Coast Duration
1h 4m
Cheapest Avanti West Coast Price
£68
Avanti West Coast frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average east_midlands_trains Duration
1h 24m
Cheapest east_midlands_trains Price
£22
east_midlands_trains frequency
4 a day

West Midlands Trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average West Midlands Trains Duration
1h 24m
West Midlands Trains frequency
6 a day

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Trains Limited Duration
1h 31m
Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price
£14
Northern Trains Limited frequency
9 a day

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average TransPennine Express Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest TransPennine Express Price
£32
TransPennine Express frequency
6 a day

FAQs: Liverpool to Alderley Edge train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Alderley Edge 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 Alderley Edge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Liverpool to Alderley Edge can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £14, while the average price tends to be around £40.
The train journey from Liverpool to Alderley Edge covers a distance of 51 km and takes approximately 1h 4m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Liverpool to Alderley Edge is 51 km.
The first train from Liverpool to Alderley Edge leaves at 5:25.
The last train from Liverpool to Alderley Edge departs at 22:51.
Trains from Liverpool to Alderley Edge run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Liverpool to Alderley Edge.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Liverpool to Alderley Edge.
To travel from Liverpool to Alderley Edge, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Liverpool to Alderley Edge.
The train station in Liverpool that goes to Alderley Edge is Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), and it arrives at Alderley Edge station (ALD).
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Alderley Edge is by train, costing approximately £14.
Booking trains from Liverpool to Alderley Edge in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
For a fulfilling experience in Alderley Edge, spending 1 to 2 days should suffice to explore its scenic countryside, visit the historic Edge and its woodland trails, and enjoy the local dining options.
Yes, you can take the train from Liverpool to Alderley Edge.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Alderley Edge

Most Liverpool to Alderley Edge trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Alderley Edge station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Alderley Edge 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 Alderley Edge
Liverpool Lime StreetLime St, Liverpool L1 1JD, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre

Suburban train linesWirral Line (green)
Bus lines9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
Train linesNorthern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesRail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.

Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services

Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is 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. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.

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