Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train with Northern Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Showing times and prices for 11 Jul

Cheapest price

£7

Average price

£17

Fastest journey

1 h 6 m

Average duration

1 h 8 m

Trains per day

12

Distance

47 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.

Fast trains

Of the 12 trains that leave Manchester Airport for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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.

  • Transpennine ExpressW84679+Northern RailG89597
    12:481h12
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    14:00Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £71One-way
    1 change
  • Northern RailG89560 · P24192
    8:171h38
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    9:55Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £91One-way
    1 change
  • Transpennine ExpressW84655+Northern RailG89564
    8:481h12
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    10:00Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £111One-way
    1 change
  • Northern RailG86165
    8:321h26
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    9:58Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £121One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG86122
    12:321h21
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    13:53Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £121One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £4.

Distance: 47 km

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Live departures

Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for tomorrow, Saturday 11 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Northern RailG89560 · P241928:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h38
9:55 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transport for WalesG38400+Transpennine ExpressC249438:25 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h06
9:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Northern RailG861658:32 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h26
9:58 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressA32381 · G160148:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h47
10:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Northern RailG89564+Transpennine ExpressW846558:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h12
10:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Northern RailG89564+Transpennine ExpressG160148:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h43
10:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Northern RailG89593+East Midlands RailwayC04454
On time
12:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h12
13:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)		1 change
Transport for WalesG38414+Transpennine ExpressG1591612:25 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h06
13:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Northern RailG8612212:32 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
13:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89597+Transpennine ExpressW8467912:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h12
14:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Northern RailG89602+East Midlands RailwayC04457
On time
13:17 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h12
14:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)		1 change
Transport for WalesG38416+Transpennine ExpressG1591113:25 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h06
14:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change

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Why should you book Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains with Omio?

Northern Rail as well as Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and more offer trains services from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).

Why book with Omio vs Northern Rail?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Northern Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Northern Rail with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).

Why book with Omio over Trip, Wanderu or Rome2rio?

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

Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

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Trains from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 23:17. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 1h 7m.

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 £4
Distance
47 km
Average train duration
1h 10m
Cheapest ticket price
£4
Trains per day
12
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
1h 7m
First train
5:25
Last train
23:17
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Mon
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 £4

Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from £4. 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 Duration
1h 21m
Cheapest Price
£7
Northern Rail frequency
3 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 Duration
1h 8m
Cheapest Price
£6
Transpennine Express frequency
5 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 Duration
1h 17m
Cheapest Price
£4
East Midlands Railway 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
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 Duration
1h 7m
Cheapest Price
£7
Transport for Wales frequency
2 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

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest Price
£46
TransPennine Express frequency
12 a day

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 12m
Cheapest Price
£9
Northern Trains Limited frequency
38 a day

FAQs: Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train

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

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £4, while the average price tends to be around £10.
The train journey from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) covers a distance of 47 km and takes approximately 1h 7m. Trains run 12 per day.
The train distance from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is 47 km.
The first train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) leaves at 5:25.
The last train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) departs at 23:17.
Trains from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run approximately 12 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester Airport and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV). The service operates 3 times per day, provided by Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
To get from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is by coach, costing approximately £4.
Booking trains from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street offers some scenic views, particularly of the English countryside and urban landscapes as it passes through areas such as Warrington and Widnes. However, much of the route is urban or suburban, so while there are some pleasant sights, it is not considered one of the most scenic train routes in the UK.
Yes, a day trip from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street is feasible. The journey takes 1h 7m and covers 47 km. Trains run frequently with 12 trips per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Most Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains use the Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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
Liverpool Lime StreetLime St, Liverpool L1 1JD, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre

Suburban train linesWirral Line (green)
Bus lines9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
Train linesNorthern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesRail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.

Liverpool Lime Street 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 and drink

Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.

Tickets and information

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 and lost property

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.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

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.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.

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