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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stretford to Liverpool
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 24 Sept
Cheapest price on 24 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 24 Sept
£19
Fastest journey on 24 Sept
1 h 6 m
Average journey duration on 24 Sept
1 h 10 m
Trains on 24 Sept
9
Distance
44 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stretford to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stretford to Liverpool will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Fast trains
On Thu 24 Sept, we found 9 trains from Stretford to Liverpool, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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.
P241876:401h12Humphrey Park (HUP)7:52Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£91One-way0 changes- P241876:381h14Trafford Park (TRA)7:52Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£91One-way0 changes
- P24212+
C044367:211h08Humphrey Park (HUP)8:29Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£211One-way1 change - P24212+C04436+
G305667:211h21Humphrey Park (HUP)8:42Moorfields (MRF)£211One-way2 changes - C04436+G30566+P242127:211h18Humphrey Park (HUP)8:39Liverpool Central (LVC)£211One-way2 changes
- P24148+
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G383906:261h06Humphrey Park (HUP)7:32Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£211One-way2 changes - P24212+C044367:211h08Humphrey Park (HUP)8:29Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£211One-way1 change
- P24212+G16008+G383947:211h10Humphrey Park (HUP)8:31Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£211One-way2 changes
- P241876:401h12Humphrey Park (HUP)7:52Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£91One-way0 changes
- P241876:381h14Trafford Park (TRA)7:52Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£91One-way0 changes
Live departures
Stretford to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Stretford to Liverpool trains for today, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 18:22 Stretford | 1h07 | 19:29 Liverpool | 1 change | |
| 19:52 Stretford | 1h03 | 20:55 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:52 Stretford | 1h03 | 22:55 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| 23:36 Stretford | 1h08 | 0:44 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 24 September | |||||
| P24148+N61073+G38390 | 6:26 Humphrey Park (HUP) | 1h06 | 7:32 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 changes | |
| P24187 | 6:38 Trafford Park (TRA) | 1h14 | 7:52 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24187 | 6:40 Humphrey Park (HUP) | 1h12 | 7:52 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24212+C04436 | 7:21 Humphrey Park (HUP) | 1h08 | 8:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
| P24212+C04436+G30566 | 7:21 Humphrey Park (HUP) | 1h21 | 8:42 Moorfields (MRF) | 2 changes | |
| P24212+C04436+G30566 | 7:21 Humphrey Park (HUP) | 1h18 | 8:39 Liverpool Central (LVC) | 2 changes | |
| P24212+G16008+G38394 | 7:21 Humphrey Park (HUP) | 1h10 | 8:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 changes | |
| P24212+C04436+G30566 | 7:24 Trafford Park (TRA) | 1h18 | 8:42 Moorfields (MRF) | 2 changes | |
| P24212+C04436+G30566 | 7:24 Trafford Park (TRA) | 1h15 | 8:39 Liverpool Central (LVC) | 2 changes | |
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Stretford to Liverpool?
The best time to book your train from Stretford to Liverpool is 7 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Stretford to Liverpool route.
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Overview: Train from Stretford to Liverpool
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Take a train from Stretford to Liverpool and enjoy the approximately 44 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 23:38.
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.
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Distance 44 km |
First train 5:06 |
Last train 23:38 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 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
Train companies: Northern Trains Limited from Stretford to Liverpool trainsNorthern Trains Limited trains will get you between Stretford and Liverpool. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Trains Limited
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Trains Limited Duration
1h 3m
Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price
£8
Northern Trains Limited frequency
12 a day
Complete guide to Liverpool
Things to do in Liverpool
Discover the best of Liverpool — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Liverpool trip today.
- Must visit
World Museum
An extensive museum of archaeology, world cultures and natural history, known for varied displays and free family visits.
- Recommended
Tate Liverpool
A waterfront gallery with British art, decorative works and changing exhibitions in a landmark dockside building.
- Must visit
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
Liverpool’s revived dock complex with museums, waterfront walks, historic warehouses and some of the city’s best views.
- Recommended
Ropewalks
A compact central quarter known for independent shops, street art, music venues and a lively creative atmosphere.
- Recommended
Hope Street
A broad Georgian street lined with cultural venues, gardens and major civic buildings, ideal for a scenic walk.
- Gluten-free
Scouse
A hearty beef stew with root vegetables, long linked to Liverpool’s dockworkers and home cooking. It is one of the city’s best-known traditional dishes.
- Gluten-free
Blind Scouse
A lighter local variation of scouse made with lamb or mutton, potatoes and vegetables. It reflects older Liverpool home-style cooking traditions.
- Vegetarian
Wet Nelly
A local bakery favourite made from leftover cake pieces bound with sweet filling and covered in icing or chocolate. It is strongly associated with Liverpool bakeries.
Roski
Refined modern British tasting menus in an intimate, polished setting. A strong choice for a special meal in central Liverpool.
Ma Boyle's
Historic pub famed for serving traditional scouse and classic British comfort food in a busy, characterful city-centre setting.
The London Carriage Works
Long-established seafood restaurant known for fresh fish, shellfish and a smart but relaxed dining room near the waterfront.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while buses, trains and attractions can still add up in peak periods.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; otherwise tip about 10%. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
Merseytravel
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.00
- Day pass
- £6.80
To the city centre
Liverpool Lime Street Station -> Liverpool ONE Bus Station, Liverpool
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Saveaway is an off-peak day ticket only. It is not valid for journeys starting between 06:31 and 09:29 on Mondays to Fridays.
- Saveaway can be bought with cash, credit or debit card. Merseytravel also states MetroCard tickets can be bought on board Arriva or Stagecoach buses.
FAQs: Stretford to Liverpool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stretford 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.
The train distance from Stretford to Liverpool is 44 km.
The first train from Stretford to Liverpool leaves at 5:06.
The last train from Stretford to Liverpool departs at 23:38.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Stretford to Liverpool.
Yes, there is a direct train between Stretford and Liverpool. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Northern Trains Limited.
There is no night train service from Stretford to Liverpool.
The train station in Stretford that goes to Liverpool is Humphrey Park (HUP), and it arrives at Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
Booking trains from Stretford to Liverpool in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Stretford to Liverpool offers a mix of urban and countryside views. As you leave the cityscape of Greater Manchester, the route transitions into more rural settings with glimpses of the Mersey River, making parts of the trip quite picturesque.
Yes, you can take the train from Stretford to Liverpool.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stretford and Liverpool
Most Stretford to Liverpool trains use the Humphrey Park to Liverpool Lime Street station pair, with some services arriving at Liverpool Central. Use this guide to compare Stretford and Liverpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Stretford
Arrival train stations in Liverpool
Which Stretford station do trains to Liverpool leave from?
Trains from Stretford to Liverpool leave from Humphrey Park. The station is 1 km from Stretford city centre at Humphrey Park station, Humphrey Lane, Humphrey Park, Greater Manchester, M32 9PP.
Humphrey ParkHumphrey Park station, Humphrey Lane, Humphrey Park, Greater Manchester, M32 9PP
City-centre transport
Getting to Humphrey Park from Stretford city centre
Onward travel informationOn Derbyshire Lane West and Chatsworth Road for buses to Manchester or Trafford Park. Busline 0871 200 2233
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesPick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Chatsworth Road. (Towards Liverpool on station side, opposite for Manchester).
MetroGMPTE 0161 228 7811
Humphrey Park train station facilities and services
Humphrey Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Humphrey Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Humphrey Park: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Humphrey Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Services towards Manchester : From Chatsworth Road along a path (27 paces) and up a ramp (57 paces, 1:20 slope) to platform. Services towards Warrington : From Derbyshire Lane West along a path (52 paces), up a ramp (57 paces, 1:15 slope) onto the Warrington platform. The path links Chatsworth Road and Derbyshire Lane West down 7 steps, through an underpass (12 paces) and up 7 steps by which means the platforms are linked, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Trafford ParkTrafford Park station, Moss Road, Trafford Park, Greater Manchester, M32 1AA
City-centre transport
Getting to Trafford Park from Stretford city centre
Onward travel informationThere are no bus stops at or nearby this station. Busline 0871 200 2233
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesPick Up / Drop Off at station entrance on Moss Road.
MetroGMPTE 0161 228 7811
Trafford Park train station facilities and services
Trafford Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Trafford Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Trafford Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Trafford Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Trafford Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, Services Towards Manchester : Along a ramp (76 paces, 1:8 slope), turn right and along an underpass (25 paces). Turn left and up a stepped ramp (31 paces, 1:8 slope) onto the platform. Services Towards Warrington: Along a ramp (76 paces, 1:8 slope), then along a stepped ramp (35 paces, 1:7 slope) onto the platform, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Liverpool Lime StreetLime St, Liverpool L1 1JD, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Suburban train linesWirral Line (green)
Bus lines9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
Train linesNorthern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesRail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is 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. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Liverpool CentralLiverpool Central station, Ranelagh Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 1JT
City-centre transport
Getting to Liverpool Central from Liverpool city centre
BusN1 · 21m · £4
City Explorer 101 · 32m · every ~3 min
Liverpool Central train station facilities and services
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: 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” All platforms can be accessed via lift, 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: No.
MoorfieldsMoorfields station, Moorfields, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 2BS
City-centre transport
Getting to Moorfields from Liverpool city centre
Bus10A · 5m · £4 · every ~25 min
838 · 12m
Moorfields train station facilities and services
Moorfields has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Moorfields.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Moorfields. ATMs are available at Moorfields.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Moorfields. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Moorfields: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Moorfields: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Moorfields: 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 via Moorfields entrance are accessible via lifts. However the Old Hall Street entrance has no disabled access, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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