Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train with East Midlands Railway

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

Showing times and prices for 27 May

Cheapest price

£3

Average price

£9

Fastest journey

45 m

Average duration

49 m

Trains per day

65

Distance

50 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.

Fast trains

Of the 65 trains that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) every day 49 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 45 m .

The slowest trains will take 52 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 RailG86133
    20:540h59
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    21:53Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £31One-way
    0 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayC04474
    20:370h53
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    21:30Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £41One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG86122
    12:540h59
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    13:53Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £41One-way
    0 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayC21811
    13:370h52
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    14:29Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £41One-way
    0 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayC21590
    12:370h52
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    13:29Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £41One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £3.

Distance: 50 km

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Coach

£8

Average Price

£6

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Cheapest

1h 37m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 7m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 40m

Average total duration

1h 10m

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30m

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Live departures

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for today, Tuesday 26 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressC24637 · C24972
Delayed
17:17 17:58Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h01
18:01 18:01Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 change
East Midlands RailwayC21595
Delayed
17:57 18:37Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h52
18:43 18:43Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8617818:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
19:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84714
On time
19:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h54
20:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC21803
Delayed
18:56 19:37Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h52
19:41 19:41Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86182
On time
19:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
20:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG16001 · C24979
On time
19:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h01
20:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8472020:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
21:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04474
On time
20:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
21:30 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8613320:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
21:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW8472721:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
22:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86143
On time
21:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h58
22:52 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84734
On time
22:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
23:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89599 · G86156
On time
23:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h26
0:28 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84738
On time
23:10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h45
23:55 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89604+Transport for WalesG38427+Transpennine ExpressC24988
On time
23:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
0:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes
Wednesday 27 May
Transport for WalesG38386+Transpennine ExpressW847615:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h47
6:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Northern RailG861315:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
6:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW846436:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h54
7:01 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38390+Transpennine ExpressW847666:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h48
7:32 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Northern RailG861496:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h58
7:52 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW846467:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
8:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC044367:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h52
8:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG861597:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
8:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG15897 · G160187:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h01
8:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW846518:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
9:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC044398:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h52
9:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG861658:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
9:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG15896 · C249458:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h01
9:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW846569:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
10:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC044449:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h52
10:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG861709:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
10:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC24590 · G160139:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h01
10:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8466110:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
11:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC2180410:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h52
11:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8617610:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
11:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC24597 · C2495210:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h01
11:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8466711:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
12:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC2181211:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h52
12:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8618111:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
12:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG16000 · C2495411:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h01
12:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8467312:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
13:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC2159012:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h52
13:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8612212:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
13:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC24608 · G1590712:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h01
13:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8468013:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
14:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC2181113:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h52
14:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8614113:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
14:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG16023 · G1592213:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h01
14:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8468614:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
15:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC2159114:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h52
15:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8615414:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
15:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC24619 · G1590014:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h01
15:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8469215:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
16:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC2181015:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h52
16:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8616315:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
16:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG16020 · C2496515:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h01
16:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8469716:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
17:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC2159316:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h52
17:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8616716:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
17:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC24631 · C2496916:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h01
17:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW8470217:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
18:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC2180917:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h52
18:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8617317:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
18:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC24637 · C2497217:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h01
18:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change

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East Midlands Railway as well as Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and more offer trains services from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales or Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
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Journey information

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

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Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.

There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:54, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 49m.

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
Distance
50 km
Average train duration
1h 7m
Cheapest ticket price
£3
Trains per day
14
Direct trains
10
Fastest train
49m
First train
5:54
Last train
23:45
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Wed
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

Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsEast Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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
51m
Cheapest Price
£4
East Midlands Railway frequency
4 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

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
58m
Cheapest Price
£3
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 Duration
49m
Cheapest Price
£5
Transpennine Express frequency
6 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

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 20m
Cheapest Price
£6
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

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Avanti West Coast frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
52m
Cheapest Price
£16
east_midlands_trains frequency
14 a day

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
58m
Cheapest Price
£9
Northern Trains Limited frequency
8 a day

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
53m
Cheapest Price
£27
TransPennine Express frequency
8 a day

FAQs: Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £3, while the average price tends to be around £8.
The train journey from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) covers a distance of 50 km and takes approximately 49m. Trains run 14 per day.
The train distance from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is 50 km.
The first train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) leaves at 5:54.
The last train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) departs at 23:45.
Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run approximately 14 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV). The service operates 10 times per day, provided by East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express.
To get from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is by train, costing approximately £3.
Booking trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street offers a mix of urban and countryside views. Passengers can enjoy scenic glimpses of the English countryside, particularly as the train passes through areas outside the city limits, though much of the route is characterised by urban landscapes and industrial zones.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street. The journey takes 49m and covers 50 km. Trains run 17 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).

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

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The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your trip from Manchester to Liverpool.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Carluccio’s
  • Hotel Chocolat
  • Starbucks
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Costa Coffee
  • Pret a Manger
  • Upper Crust
  • McDonald's
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
Hotel
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
  • Premier Inn Manchester City
  • Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
  • 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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