- Must visit
Science and Industry Museum
Science and industry museum in Manchester with historic machinery, transport displays and large galleries suited to all ages.
Take a train from Liverpool to Walkden and enjoy the approximately 40 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 23:13.
Distance 40 km |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 23:13 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Walkden — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Walkden trip today.
Science and industry museum in Manchester with historic machinery, transport displays and large galleries suited to all ages.
Local history museum in nearby Salford with exhibitions on the city’s past, making an accessible cultural visit from Walkden.
Canal-side museum and restored pumping station telling the story of the Manchester Ship Canal and industrial engineering.
Large country park with woodland, lakes and walking trails, popular for easy outdoor time close to Walkden town centre.
Picturesque conservation area of canals, bridges and historic streets, ideal for waterside walks and heritage atmosphere.
Country park on former estate land with broad meadows, a visitor centre area and links to the Bridgewater canal paths.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Walkden 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 Walkden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Liverpool to Walkden trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Walkden station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Walkden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
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 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.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Walkden has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Walkden.
Ticket office support is available at Walkden.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Walkden: Parking.
Available at Walkden: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Walkden: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, Services towards Manchester: From Walkden Road, up 14 steps into the ticket office and then up 28 steps onto the platform. Trains to Manchester leave on the left. Services Towards Wigan leave on the right, 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.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need