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

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 02 Nov

Cheapest price on 02 Nov: £9
Average ticket price on 02 Nov: £9
Fastest journey on 02 Nov: 1 h 42 m
Average journey duration on 02 Nov: 1 h 42 m
Trains on 02 Nov: 2
Distance: 48 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ) will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.

Fast trains

On Mon 02 Nov, we found 2 trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ), including 2 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 42 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 42 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.

8:04 1h42
Manchester Airport (MIA)
9:46
Liverpool James Street (LVJ)
£9
1 One-way
0 changes
9:04 1h42
Manchester Airport (MIA)
10:46
Liverpool James Street (LVJ)
£9
1 One-way
0 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ)

United Kingdom

Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 07:02, the last at 17:48. The fastest train covers the 48 km distance in 58m.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £5

Distance

48 km

Average train duration

1h 15m

Cheapest ticket price

£7

Trains per day

Fastest train

58m

First train

7:02

Last train

17:48

Cheapest Month

Feb

Cheapest Day

Mon

High Season

Jan - Mar

Low Season

Jul - Sept

Busiest Day

Fri

Least Busy Day

Tue

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £5

Frequently asked questions about your Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ) trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ).

The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £18.

The train journey from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ) covers a distance of 48 km and takes approximately 58m. Trains run 11 per day.

The train distance from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ) is 48 km.

The first train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ) leaves at 7:02.

The last train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ) departs at 17:48.

Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ) run approximately 11 times per day.

Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ).

Live departures

Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ) trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes	Tickets
	8:50 Manchester Airport (MIA)	2h02	10:52 Liverpool James Street (LVJ)	0 changesdirect
This is the last train of the day.

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Why should you book Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ) trains with Omio?

Transpennine Express as well as Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales and more offer trains services from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ).

Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ).

Why book with Omio vs Transpennine Express?

Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transpennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ).
Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Transpennine Express with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ).

Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trip or Rome2rio?

Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ).
Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ).

Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ) trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Liverpool James Street (LVJ) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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

Average Northern Rail Duration

1h 14m

Cheapest Northern Rail Price

£12

Northern Rail frequency

4 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

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

Average Transpennine Express Duration

58m

Cheapest Transpennine Express Price

£9

Transpennine Express frequency

4 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

Learn more about Transpennine Express

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

Average East Midlands Railway Duration

1h 7m

Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price

£7

East Midlands Railway frequency

3 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

Learn more about East Midlands Railway

Transport for Wales

About

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.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Transport for Wales Duration

1h 3m

Cheapest Transport for Wales Price

£16

Transport for Wales frequency

5 a day

Luggage included

2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats

Cancellation Policy

Refund policy depends on ticket type

Refund

Full refund if service canceled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes

Seat reservation

Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free

Quiet zone

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Liverpool James Street (LVJ)

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ).

There is no night train service from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ).

FAQs: Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ) 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 Liverpool James Street (LVJ), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Booking trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport (MIA) and Liverpool James Street (LVJ)

Most Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool James Street (LVJ) trains use the Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport (MIA) and Liverpool James Street (LVJ) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Manchester

Arrival train stations in Liverpool

Manchester AirportManchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre

Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe, Blackpool North - Manchester Airport, Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport, Windermere - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Wilmslow, Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport, Millom - Manchester Airport, Lancaster - Manchester Airport, Manchester Oxford Road - Manchester Airport, Corkickle - Manchester Airport, Preston - Manchester Airport · 17m · £5 · every ~9 min

BusUk980, Uk076, Uk074, Uk072, Ukn23 · 30m · £1 · every ~2 min

43, 103 · 1h 2m · £2 · every ~29 min

43, 103 · 1h 6m · £2 · every ~29 min

TramNavy Line · 51m · £4 · every ~16 min

Navy Line · 54m · £4 · every ~8 min

Manchester Airport train station facilities and services

Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are 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.

More about Manchester Airport

Liverpool James StreetLiverpool James Street station, James Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 7PQ Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Liverpool James Street from Liverpool city centre

Liverpool James Street is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainWest Kirby - West Kirby, Chester - Chester, Hooton - Chester, Ellesmere Port - Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Rock Ferry - West Kirby, Rock Ferry - Ellesmere Port, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port, New Brighton - New Brighton, Moorfields - Chester, Ellesmere Port - Chester, Hooton - Ellesmere Port, Birkenhead Hamilton Square - West Kirby · 3m · £1 · every ~22 min

Bus10A · 8m · £4 · every ~25 min

838 · 13m

Liverpool James Street train station facilities and services

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