The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
50 m
Trains per day
65
Distance
50 km
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 £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 65 trains that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) every day 50 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 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 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.
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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 8m. 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: 50 km
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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, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Y03004 | On time 05:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h58 | 06:52 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C27144 | On time 06:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h54 | 07:01 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W48081 | 06:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h58 | 07:52 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C27140 | On time 07:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 08:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y07534 | On time 07:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 08:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y03057 | On time 07:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h58 | 08:52 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C26859 · C27206 | On time 07:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 08:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C27136 | On time 08:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 09:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y07536 | On time 08:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 09:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y03019 | On time 08:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h58 | 09:52 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C26853 · C27203 | On time 08:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 09:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C27131 | On time 09:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 10:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y07542 | 09:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 10:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y03003 | On time 09:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h58 | 10:52 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C26847 · C27200 | On time 09:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 10:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C27125 | 10:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 11:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y07544 | 10:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 11:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y03002 | On time 10:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h58 | 11:52 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C27269 · C26363 | On time 10:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 11:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C27119 | 11:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 12:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y07547 | 11:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 12:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y00207 | On time 11:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h59 | 12:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C27266 · C26360 | On time 11:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 12:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C27113 | 12:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 13:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y07550 | 12:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 13:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y06577 | 12:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h59 | 13:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C27260 · C26357 | On time 12:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 13:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C27107 | On time 13:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 14:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y07553 | 13:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 14:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y06550 | On time 13:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h58 | 14:52 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C27254 · C26354 | On time 13:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 14:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C27101 | On time 14:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 15:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y07555 | 14:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 15:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y00217 | On time 14:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h58 | 15:52 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C27248 · C26351 | On time 14:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 15:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C27095 | On time 15:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 16:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y07558 | 15:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 16:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y00223 | On time 15:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h58 | 16:52 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C27242 · C26348 | 15:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 16:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C27089 | 16:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 17:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y07560 | On time 16:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 17:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y03053 | On time 16:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h58 | 17:52 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C27236 · C26345 | 16:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 17:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C27083 | 17:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 18:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y07563 | On time 17:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 18:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W48107 | On time 17:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h58 | 18:52 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C27227 · C26342 | On time 17:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 18:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C27077 | 18:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h57 | 19:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y07566 | On time 18:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 19:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y03016 | On time 18:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h58 | 19:52 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C27071 | 19:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h54 | 20:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y07569 | On time 19:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 20:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G55499+ C26972 | On time 19:45 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h47 | 20:32 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
Y00787 | On time 19:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h59 | 20:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C27279 · C26336 | On time 19:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h58 | 20:56 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C27065 | On time 20:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h54 | 21:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y07571 | On time 20:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 21:30 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G55475+ C26967 | On time 20:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h49 | 21:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W48063 | On time 20:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h59 | 21:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C27059 | On time 21:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 22:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W48074 | 21:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h58 | 22:52 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C27053 | On time 22:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y01809 · Y01783 | On time 22:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h29 | 00:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
Y01781 · Y01770 | On time 23:02 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h42 | 00:44 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C26479 | On time 23:10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h57 | 00:07 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y00875+ C26548 | 23:32 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h21 | 00:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 52m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 05:11 |
Last train 22:28 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsEast Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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.
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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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- 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.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
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