The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon Airport will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 2 trains that leave Manchester for Liverpool John Lennon Airport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 25 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 coach and train for Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon Airport 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 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 44 km
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1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon Airport trains for today, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:42 Manchester | 1h19 | 09:01 Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:46 Manchester | 1h15 | 09:01 Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:42 Manchester | 1h20 | 10:02 Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:46 Manchester | 1h16 | 10:02 Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Trains from Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon Airport run on average 12 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:41, the last at 08:46. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 1h 2m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 07:41 |
Last train 08:46 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express from Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon Airport trainsNorthern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester and Liverpool John Lennon Airport from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
East Midlands Trains
TransPennine Express
FAQs: Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon Airport 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 John Lennon Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Liverpool John Lennon Airport
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Through a gate on Blind Lane, along a path (68 paces, 1:10 slope), up 23 steps and along the path (61 paces), up 32 steps across the footbridge (17 paces) and down 31 steps onto the platform.
- Accessible taxis: contact Customer Relations 08002006060
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Station Entrance
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Junction of Devonshire Street North and Blind Lane
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Car Park: No
- Cabral's Restaurant Brazilian Street Food and Grocery Store
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station , To Manchester : up 47 steps onto the platform. To Glossop/Sheffield : up 47 steps onto the Manchester platform, turn right and up 31 steps, across the footbridge (15 paces) and down 31 steps onto the platform
- Accessible taxis: contact Customer Relations 08002006060
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Pottery Lane (A6010) under railway bridge.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C station, To Manchester : Through a 3ft wide gate, along a path (80 paces), down a stepped ramp (42 paces, 1:9 slope) to the right of the bridge and through a 3ft wide gate onto the platform. To Sheffield : Through a 3ft wide gate, down a stepped ramp (50 paces, 1:9 slope) to the left of the bridge, along a path (25 paces) and through a 3ft wide gate onto the platform
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Hyde Road (station side towards Manchester & opposite side towards Marple).
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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