Trains from Manchester to Liverpool
The cheapest trains
from Manchester
to Liverpool
Cheapest
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Liverpool will cost around £ 7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 4.
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Manchester to Liverpool
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The fastest trains
from Manchester
to Liverpool
Fastest Journey
36m
Average
54m
Trains per day
5
Distance
50 km
Of the 5 train that leave Manchester for Liverpool every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct train cover the 50 km distance in an average of 54m but if you time it right, some train will get you there in just 36m .
The slowest train will take 1h 7m 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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Journey Summary
Manchester to Liverpool Train Information
| Avg. Train Duration: | 51 minutes | |
| Train Ticket Price: | £5 | |
| Trains depart from: | Manchester | |
| Trains arrive in: | Liverpool | |
| Distance: | 50 km | |
| Train Companies: | First Transpennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail |
Trains from Manchester to Liverpool
- Trains from Manchester to Liverpool start running just before 5:00 a.m. and the last journey of the day is around 11:30 p.m. Trains depart from Manchester stations every few minutes throughout the day and night.
- All routes from Manchester to Liverpool are direct, and its lasts between between 30 minutes and 1.5 hours. These disparities depend on providers
- Trains from Manchester to Liverpool are serviced by Arriva Trains Wales, East Midland Trains, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, and Mersey Rail.
- If you are collecting your Manchester to Liverpool train ticket at the train station, ensure you have the card you made the booking with.
When is the best time to buy train tickets from Manchester to Liverpool?
Train tickets fares tend to remain at a steady price until a week before departure when there is an increase in price. Manchester to Liverpool train tickets start from £3.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Manchester to Liverpool?
Departure Station: Trains depart from Manchester Piccadilly, Victoria, Oxford Road and Deansgate stations. All stations are 1 mile from the city centre and taxis can be found outside the stations. There are free shuttle buses to the city centre and connections to the Metro tram service.
Arrival Station: Trains from Manchester arrive at both Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street stations. Both stations are less than 1 mile from the city centre and walking may be possible to some destinations. There are taxi ranks and bus stops outside the stations or nearby.
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