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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£84
Fastest journey
3 h 13 m
Average duration
3 h 50 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
Of the 5 trains that leave London Liverpool Street (LST) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 262 km distance in an average of 3 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 20 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for London Liverpool Street (LST) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a flight costs an average of £48.
Distance: 262 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£72 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest | £161 Average Price |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Liverpool Street (LST) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Liverpool Street (LST) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:05 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2h39 | 09:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:25 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2h40 | 10:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:25 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2h40 | 11:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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Trains from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 262 km distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 262 km |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 05:31 |
Last train 20:30 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsAvanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains trains will get you between London Liverpool Street (LST) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Liverpool Street (LST) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Liverpool Street (LST) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Liverpool Street (LST) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday 03:10 - 01:00 Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 04:00 - 01:00 Friday,Saturday,Sunday 03:40 - 01:00 Adjacent to Platform 10
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Station Public toilets are located down the stairs, opposite platform 11. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available adjacent to platform 10.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Adjacent to Platform 10 and can be operated by a radar key. There is also a buzzer at the toilet door.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Inside station next to taxi rank alongside platform 10 and outside Bishopsgate entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
- Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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