Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train with Transpennine Express

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

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 10 Oct

Cheapest price on 10 Oct

£7

Average ticket price on 10 Oct

£12

Fastest journey on 10 Oct

38 m

Average journey duration on 10 Oct

38 m

Trains on 10 Oct

45

Distance

49 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.

Fast trains

On Sat 10 Oct, we found 45 trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), including 23 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .

The slowest trains will take 38 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 RailG89082 · G86151
    19:061h23
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    20:29Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £71One-way
    1 change
  • Transpennine ExpressN00168 · W84715
    18:401h21
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    20:01Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £71One-way
    1 change
  • Transpennine ExpressN00192+Northern RailG86163
    15:401h13
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    16:53Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £71One-way
    1 change
  • Transpennine ExpressN00169+Northern RailG86173
    17:401h13
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    18:53Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £71One-way
    1 change
  • Transpennine ExpressN00191+Northern RailG86167
    16:401h13
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    17:53Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £71One-way
    1 change

Journey information

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

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Trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 22:53. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 32m.

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
49 km
Average train duration
42m
Cheapest ticket price
£4
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
32m
First train
4:30
Last train
22:53
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
21 days
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

Live departures

Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for today, Friday 9 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Northern RailG86120
On time
5:30 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h51
6:21 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84761
On time
5:53 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
6:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84766
On time
6:53 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h39
7:32 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG16008
On time
7:23 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
8:01 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG15928
On time
7:53 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
8:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG159268:53 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h40
9:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC249459:23 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
9:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC243929:53 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
10:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC2439910:53 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
11:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC2495211:23 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
11:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG1592311:53 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
12:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG1590713:23 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
13:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC2440713:53 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
14:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG1592214:23 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
14:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG1592714:53 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
15:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG1590015:23 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
15:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG1587215:53 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h41
16:34 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC2496917:23 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
17:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8617117:30 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h59
18:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG1588217:53 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h39
18:32 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG1586718:53 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
19:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89082 · G8615119:06 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h23
20:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressC2497519:23 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
20:01 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG1588419:53 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h39
20:32 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC2497920:23 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
20:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC2442920:53 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h40
21:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC2498021:23 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h42
22:05 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC24641+Northern RailG8614321:40 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
1h12
22:52 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressC2498422:23 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h42
23:05 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG1594223:24 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
0:02 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect

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

Transpennine Express as well as Northern Rail or East Midlands Railway offer trains services from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
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Why book with Omio vs Transpennine Express?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transpennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail or East Midlands Railway to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trip or Rome2rio?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail or East Midlands Railway to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).

Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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.

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
32m
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

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
48m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£5
Northern Rail frequency
1 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

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
52m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
£8
East Midlands Railway frequency
1 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

FAQs: Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) covers a distance of 49 km and takes approximately 32m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is 49 km.
The first train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) leaves at 4:30.
The last train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) departs at 22:53.
Trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run approximately 6 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester Victoria (MCV) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV). The service operates 5 times per day, provided by Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway.
There is no night train service from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
Booking trains from Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street offers views of the industrial and urban landscapes typical of northern England, with occasional glimpses of green countryside, making it moderately scenic.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).

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

Most Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains use the Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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
Manchester VictoriaManchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WYParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre

TrainManchester Airport - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Saltburn, Manchester Airport - York, Manchester Piccadilly - York, Manchester Piccadilly - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Darlington, Manchester Airport - Sheffield, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Victoria, Manchester Airport - Scarborough, Manchester Airport - Hull, Manchester Airport - Huddersfield, Manchester Airport - Middlesbrough, Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Airport - Leeds, Manchester Airport - Manchester Victoria · 10m · £0.89 · every ~3 min
Bus41, 135 · 5m · £2 · every ~32 min
T1 · 10m
X43 · 29m · every ~1 min
TramBlue Line, Navy Line, Green Line, Yellow Line · 5m · £2 · every ~23 min

Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services

Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

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

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

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