The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
46 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) 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 South Parkway (LPY) will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 5 trains that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 46 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 5 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 46 km
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£8 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C27136 | On time 08:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h42 | 08:49 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y07536 | On time 08:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h40 | 09:17 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) | 0 changesdirect | |
C27131 | On time 09:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h41 | 09:48 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y07542 | On time 09:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h40 | 10:17 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) | 0 changesdirect | |
C27125 | On time 10:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h42 | 10:49 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y07544 | On time 10:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h40 | 11:17 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)
Distance 46 km |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 04:58 |
Last train 20:33 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) trainsEast Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) from £3. 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 South Parkway (LPY) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:51 - 00:16 Saturday 05:51 - 00:16 Sunday 07:51 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: shelter by station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stand 4, located in the main concourse area
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