Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) train with Northern Rail (3)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA)

Showing times and prices for 30 Apr

Cheapest price

£10

Average price

£14

Fastest journey

1 h 9 m

Average duration

1 h 18 m

Trains per day

Distance

47 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Liverpool for Manchester Airport (MIA) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 25 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.

W49728 · G53105

08:221h38

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

10:00Manchester Airport (MIA)

£101One-way

1 change

W46779

09:001h25

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

10:25Manchester Airport (MIA)

£101One-way

0 changes

P12812 · P13071

08:541h15

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

10:09Manchester Airport (MIA)

£111One-way

1 change

P12705+

G32109

08:191h17

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

09:36Manchester Airport (MIA)

£111One-way

1 change

W46775

08:021h23

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

09:25Manchester Airport (MIA)

£171One-way

0 changes

Live departures

Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 30 April

Last updated at 17:58

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
W46775	On time 07:02 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	1h23	08:25 Manchester Airport (MIA)	0 changesdirect
P12705+G32109	On time 07:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	1h17	08:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)	1 change
W49728 · G53105	On time 07:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	1h38	09:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)	1 change
W21641+G53105	On time 07:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	1h09	09:00 Manchester Airport (MIA)	1 change
P12812 · P13071	On time 07:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	1h15	09:09 Manchester Airport (MIA)	1 change
W46779	On time 08:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	1h25	09:25 Manchester Airport (MIA)	0 changesdirect
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Overview: Train from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA)

United Kingdom

Trains from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 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

47 km

Average train duration

1h 25m

Cheapest ticket price

£4

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

46m

First train

05:54

Last train

23:26

Price information

Train providers: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express and East Midlands Trains trains Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA)

Travel to Manchester Airport (MIA) from Liverpool from £6 with Omio’s train partners Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express and East Midlands Trains! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train providers in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys to Manchester Airport (MIA) from Liverpool. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Train information from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 1 h 20 min
Cheapest Price: £7
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 16 a day

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.

Train information from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 1 h 9 min
Cheapest Price: £6

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.

Train information from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 1 h 24 min
Cheapest Price: £23

Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.

Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) train information with Transport for Wales:

Average Duration: 1 h 22 min
Cheapest Price: £13

Trains from Liverpool to Manchester Airport

Trains from Liverpool to Manchester Airport are a fast and relaxed way of making the journey to the airport terminals. Trains run all day from the early hours to late evening during the week with a later first departure on Saturdays and Sundays. There are one or two direct services every hour and up to a further two connecting routes every hour. Journey times on direct trains are between one and two hours while connecting trains take up to 90 minutes. Departures are from Liverpool Lime Street Station, with arrivals at Manchester Airport Station.

Which train companies travel from Liverpool to Manchester Airport?

Direct services between Liverpool and Manchester Airport are operated by Northern, while connecting routes are provided by the Transpennine Express. On-board facilities for both operators include luggage storage, toilets and WiFi.

How long is the train from Liverpool to Manchester Airport?

Direct trains to Manchester-Airport from Liverpool take between one and two hours. It is sometimes quicker to choose a connecting route as their journey times vary from one hour 15 minutes to 90 minutes. Where connections are required, they are made at either Manchester Oxford Road or Manchester Victoria stations.

How many trains are there from Liverpool to Manchester Airport?

From Monday to Friday, there are up to two direct trains and a further two connecting services most hours of the day from early morning until late evening. There is a reduced service at the weekends with a later departure time for the first train.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Liverpool to Manchester Airport?

Departure train station: Trains to Manchester Airport from Liverpool depart from the city's Lime Street Station. Located in the city centre, the station is a good example of Victorian glass and steel engineering. It has car and bicycle parking and is served by local and long-distance buses. Facilities at Lime Street include WiFi, taxi ranks, passenger lounges, a pub, a chemist and a newsagents.

Arrival train station: Trains from Liverpool to Manchester Airport terminate at the airport train station. This is located between Terminals 1 and 3 and with easy access to Terminal 2. Outside Terminal 1, taxis and local buses are available while station facilities include WiFi, ATMs, toilets, passenger lounges, a currency exchange, a shop and a cafe. There are also facilities in the airport's three terminals which train passengers can use.

FAQs: Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA).

Cheap train tickets from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) can start from as little as £4 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) is £9; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Liverpool and Manchester Airport (MIA) is on average 1 h 14 min for the 29 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Manchester Airport (MIA) from Liverpool by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) leaves at 04: 52. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) leaves at 22: 00.

Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) with Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Manchester Airport (MIA). Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA).

For the best Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, first_transpennine_express or east_midlands_trains. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services to Manchester Airport (MIA) from Liverpool to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 00.

A day trip to Manchester Airport (MIA) from Liverpool is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 14 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) by train is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool and Manchester Airport (MIA) including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Manchester Airport (MIA)

Liverpool

Manchester

The major train station for departures in Liverpool is Hunts Cross. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Hunts Cross for your trip from Liverpool to Manchester.

Hunts Cross Shopping

Amenities at train station

Shopping

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Hunts Cross station, Speke Road, Woolton, Merseyside, L25 0NN

Phone Number

+44 1515551111

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:51 - 00:16 Sunday 07:51 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.

Distance to city center

9 km

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

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

Toilets Location: The toilets can be electronically opened by staff in the Booking Office.
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: No

Public transport options for Hunts Cross

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside station entrance on Speke Rd.

Mossley Hill Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Mossley Hill station, Rose Lane, Mossley Hill, Merseyside, L18 8AG

Phone Number

+44 800 200 6060

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:50 - 23:45 Sunday 08:30 - 23:15

Distance to city center

5 km

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: Category A Station, Access to platforms down a long slope with no rest platforms but the station is fully accessible
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

Public transport options for Mossley Hill

Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Set Down at the service bus stop in Rose Lane near the junction with Templemore Avenue for services to Liverpool. Pick up / drop off at the service bus stop in Rose Lane outside the Tesco store opposite the Rose of Mossley pub.

Liverpool Lime Street Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Lime St, Liverpool L1 1JD, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
Sun: 07:15 - 23:05

Wifi

Free public Wi-Fi available.

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

Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station

Parking

Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street

Dining

Caffè Nero
Costa Coffee
Upper Crust
Starbucks
JD Wetherspoon

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

Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.

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

Pembroke Studios
Riley’s Rooms
Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse

Ticket Office

Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
Sun: 07:15 - 23:05

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.

Liverpool South Parkway Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Liverpool South Parkway station, Holly Farm Road, Garston, Merseyside, L19 5NE

Phone Number

+44 1515551111

Ticket Office Hours

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.

Distance to city center

8 km

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

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

Public transport options for Liverpool South Parkway

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stand 4, located in the main concourse area

Wavertree Technology Park Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Address

Wavertree, Technology Park station, Rathbone Rd, Liverpool L13 1EG, UK

Phone Number

+44 800 200 6060

Distance to city center

3 km

West Allerton Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

West Allerton station, Booker Avenue, West Allerton, Merseyside, L18 7HF

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:55 - 23:50 Sunday 09:45 - 17:30

Distance to city center

6 km

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: No
Step free access note: Category C Station, Platform access via 23cm step down out of ticket office, two flights of 33 steps in total with rest landings down to all platforms.
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Ramp for train access: No
Wheelchairs available: No
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No

Public transport options for West Allerton

Onward travel information: Bus stop 200yards from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in Booker Avenue adjacent to the station entrance for services to Liverpool, opposite the station entrance for services to Warrington.

Edge Hill

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Edge Hill station, Tunnel Road, Edge Hill, Merseyside, L7 1AD

Phone Number

+44 8002006060

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:30 - 00:10 Sunday Closed

Distance to city center

2 km

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

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

Public transport options for Edge Hill

Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Tunnel Road. (Station side for Warrington, opposite for Liverpool).

Broad Green Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Broad Green station, Bowring Park Road, Broad Green, Merseyside, L14 3NG

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:35 - 00:05 Sunday 08:05 - 23:35

Distance to city center

5 km

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: Category B station, To Liverpool platform : level access from street level. To Wigan platform via footpath from Seymour Road or Jubilee Avenue from ticket office under road bridge and first left, 500 metres. Or via underpass 32 steps level under the track then 30 steps.
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

Public transport options for Broad Green

Location for Rail Replacement Services: For Warrington, Buses Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station entrance. Towards Liverpool, buses pick up at the bus stop outside the Turnpike Tavern.