Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport train with TransPennine Express

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

Showing times and prices for 05 Nov

Cheapest price

£13

Average price

£21

Fastest journey

1 h 33 m

Average duration

1 h 44 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

39 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport 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 John Lennon Airport will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for Liverpool John Lennon Airport 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 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 54 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.

Northern Rail (3)
21:171h54
Manchester Airport (MIA)
23:11Liverpool John Lennon Airport
£131One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Trains
09:171h33
Manchester Airport (MIA)
10:50Liverpool John Lennon Airport
£281One-way
0 changes

Live departures

Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:47
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
east_midlands_railway09:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h33
10:50 Liverpool John Lennon Airport0 changesdirect
northern_rail21:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h54
23:11 Liverpool John Lennon Airport0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport

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Take a train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport and enjoy the approximately 39 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
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
39 km
Average train duration
1h 2m
Trains per day
13
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

Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Liverpool John Lennon Airport from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 Duration
1h 32m
Cheapest Price
£10
TransPennine Express frequency
7 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

Northern Rail (3)

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 Duration
1h 54m
Cheapest Price
£13
Northern Rail (3) 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

East Midlands Trains

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 Duration
1h 33m
Cheapest Price
£10
East Midlands Trains frequency
5 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

FAQs: Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport train

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport 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 Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
FAQs
Booking trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 39 km.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport is by coach, costing approximately £5.
To get from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport run approximately 13 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
There is no night train service from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

popular train stations

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

Manchester
Liverpool
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
13 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: No cycle storage
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transport options for Manchester Airport
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.

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