4.9
4.6Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Great Sankey
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Liverpool to Great Sankey and enjoy the approximately 22 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56.
Distance 22 km |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 35 days |
Live departures
Liverpool to Great Sankey train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Great Sankey trains for today, Thursday 15 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 10:56 Liverpool | 0h32 | 11:28 Great Sankey | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Train companies: east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Liverpool to Great Sankey trainseast_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Liverpool and Great Sankey. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
east_midlands_trains
Northern Trains Limited
TransPennine Express
FAQs: Liverpool to Great Sankey train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Great Sankey 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 Great Sankey, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Great Sankey
Most Liverpool to Great Sankey trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Warrington West station pair, with some services arriving at Sankey for Penketh. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Great Sankey train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
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.
Getting to Edge Hill from Liverpool city centre
Edge Hill is 2 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Edge Hill train station facilities and services
Edge Hill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edge Hill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Edge Hill.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edge Hill: Parking, Taxis.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edge Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station. Access to the station is via a hundred metre cobbled street slope or uneven pavement down to the ticket office. Platform 1 - has level access for train to Manchester Victoria, St Helens, Wigan, Preston and Warrington Bank Quay. Platform 2 - has level access for trains to Liverpool from Crewe/ Manchester Airport via Newton-le-Willows Platform 3 - down 20 steps to level under-pass and then up 20 steps to the platform for trains to Warrington Central and Manchester Piccadilly. Platform 4 - down 20 steps to level under-pass and then up 20 steps to the platform for trains to Liverpool from Manchester Oxford Road via Warrington (Stations), Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Hunts Cross from Liverpool city centre
Hunts Cross is 9 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Hunts Cross train station facilities and services
Hunts Cross has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hunts Cross.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hunts Cross. 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 Hunts Cross: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hunts Cross: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hunts Cross: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C: “This station does not have step-free access to any platform.” The car park and Ticket Office are step free, however access to platforms is via stepped ramps only, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Great Sankey station do trains from Liverpool arrive at?
Getting to Warrington West from Great Sankey city centre
Warrington West train station facilities and services
Warrington West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Warrington West.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Warrington West.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Warrington West: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Warrington West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Warrington West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes.
Getting to Sankey for Penketh from Great Sankey city centre
Sankey for Penketh train station facilities and services
Sankey for Penketh has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sankey for Penketh.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sankey for Penketh: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Sankey for Penketh: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sankey for Penketh: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp is dependent on the type of train. Contact Travel Assistance Helpline for information, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Most popular train connections from Liverpool
More options for your journey from Liverpool to Great Sankey
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Great Sankey and Liverpool
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
