The cheapest and fastest trains from Poynton to Liverpool
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
1 h 37 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Poynton to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poynton to Liverpool will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 1 trains that leave Poynton for Liverpool every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 37 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 Poynton to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poynton to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £7.
Distance: 58 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Poynton to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Poynton to Liverpool trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:52 Poynton | 1h37 | 12:29 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Poynton to Liverpool
Trains from Poynton to Liverpool run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:51, the last at 22:03. The fastest train covers the 58 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 58 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 04:51 |
Last train 22:03 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Poynton to Liverpool trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Poynton and Liverpool from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Poynton to Liverpool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poynton to Liverpool 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Poynton and Liverpool
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 07:30 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Macclesfield Platform: Level access from station front through ticket office or side gate straight onto platform. Manchester Platform: Level access from car park through gate straight onto platform. Access between platforms via footbridge up 31 steps across bridge and down 30 steps with rest landings and handrails both sides, or via Chester Road overbridge . Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp is dependent on the type of train. Contact Travel Assistance Helpline for information.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Chester Rd adjacent to the Station Entrance. (Station side for Macclesfield, opposite side for Manchester)
- 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.
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: No
- 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”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- 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: No
- Storage location: N/A
- 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: James Street Station, James Street, Liverpool
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