Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport train with Transpennine Express

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

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 12 Sept

Cheapest price on 12 Sept

£8

Average ticket price on 12 Sept

£16

Fastest journey on 12 Sept

1 h 6 m

Average journey duration on 12 Sept

1 h 6 m

Trains on 12 Sept

6

Distance

44 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.

Fast trains

To travel from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport you need to make at least one change.

  • East Midlands RailwayC04459+Arriva Bus
    14:371h06
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    15:43Liverpool, John Lennon Airport
    £81One-way
    1 change
  • East Midlands RailwayC04462+Arriva Bus
    15:371h06
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    16:43Liverpool, John Lennon Airport
    £81One-way
    1 change
  • East Midlands RailwayC04457+Arriva Bus
    13:371h06
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    14:43Liverpool, John Lennon Airport
    £81One-way
    1 change
  • Transpennine ExpressW84691+Arriva Bus
    15:071h06
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    16:13Liverpool, John Lennon Airport
    £231One-way
    1 change
  • Transpennine ExpressW84679+Arriva Bus
    13:071h06
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    14:13Liverpool, John Lennon Airport
    £231One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £8.

Distance: 44 km

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Driving

£8

Average Price

£5

Average Price

Cheapest

£9

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 19m

Average total duration

Fastest

49m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 52m

Average total duration

1h 22m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

44m

Average total duration

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Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport is a coach with an average price of £5.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport:

A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport costing on average £8.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport is by train with an average journey time of 49m.

Other travel options to Liverpool John Lennon Airport take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Liverpool John Lennon Airport including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £0.79. The journey takes 49m versus 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Direct services run with Transpennine Express.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport trains for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
East Midlands RailwayC21809+Arriva Bus
Delayed
16:41 17:37Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h12
18:49 Liverpool, John Lennon Airport		1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84708+Arriva Bus
On time
18:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h07
19:14 Liverpool, John Lennon Airport		1 change
East Midlands RailwayC21595+Arriva Bus
Delayed
18:05 18:37Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h02
19:39 Liverpool, John Lennon Airport		1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84714+Arriva Bus
On time
19:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h03
20:09 Liverpool, John Lennon Airport		1 change
East Midlands RailwayC21803+Arriva Bus
On time
19:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h07
20:44 Liverpool, John Lennon Airport		1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84720+Arriva Bus
On time
20:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h04
21:11 Liverpool, John Lennon Airport		1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04474+Arriva Bus
On time
20:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h04
21:41 Liverpool, John Lennon Airport		1 change
Saturday 12 September
Transpennine ExpressW84679+Arriva Bus13:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h06
14:13 Liverpool, John Lennon Airport1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04457+Arriva Bus13:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h06
14:43 Liverpool, John Lennon Airport1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84685+Arriva Bus14:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h06
15:13 Liverpool, John Lennon Airport1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04459+Arriva Bus14:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h06
15:43 Liverpool, John Lennon Airport1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84691+Arriva Bus15:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h06
16:13 Liverpool, John Lennon Airport1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04462+Arriva Bus15:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h06
16:43 Liverpool, John Lennon Airport1 change

This is the last train of the day.

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Transpennine Express as well as East Midlands Railway or Northern Rail offer trains services from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transpennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway or Northern Rail to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Rome2rio or Trip?

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

Journey information

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

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Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 07:26, the last at 08:37. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 1h 6m.

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
44 km
Average train duration
49m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Trains per day
11
Fastest train
1h 6m
First train
7:26
Last train
8:37
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Thu
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: Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport trainsTranspennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Liverpool John Lennon Airport from £4. 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 Transpennine Express Duration
42m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£4
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 6m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
£8
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

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 54m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£7
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

FAQs: Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport 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 John Lennon Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £8.
The train journey from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport covers a distance of 44 km and takes approximately 1h 6m. Trains run 11 per day.
The train distance from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 44 km.
The first train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport leaves at 7:26.
The last train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport departs at 8:37.
Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport run approximately 11 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Liverpool John Lennon Airport. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Transpennine Express.
To get from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport is by coach, costing approximately £4.
Booking trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 journey from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool John Lennon Airport is not particularly known for its scenic views. It primarily passes through urban and suburban areas, offering glimpses of the Greater Manchester and Merseyside landscapes, but lacks notable picturesque scenery.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool John Lennon Airport. The journey takes 1h 6m and covers a distance of 44 km. Trains run frequently with 15 trips per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

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

Most Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport trains use the Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Liverpool John Lennon Airport 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 PiccadillyPiccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre

Bus201, 203, 202, 205 · 1m · £2 · every ~56 min
TramBlue Line, Red Line, Pink Line, Purple Line, Yellow Line · 3m · £2 · every ~47 min

Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services

Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.

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