4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Eccles to Liverpool
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eccles to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eccles to Liverpool will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 6 trains that leave Eccles for Liverpool on Sun, Dec 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 43 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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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Eccles to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eccles to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €3, and a bus costs an average of €5.
Distance: 43 km
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1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Eccles to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Eccles to Liverpool trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 4:37 PM Eccles | 0h52 | 5:29 PM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
| Y24882 | On time 8:37 AM Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) | 0h49 | 9:26 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y24854+L37265 | On time 9:03 AM Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) | 1h43 | 10:46 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| Y24854+L36554 | On time 9:03 AM Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) | 1h59 | 11:02 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| Y24888 | On time 10:33 AM Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) | 0h50 | 11:23 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y24982+Y12430 | On time 11:17 AM Eccles (Manchester) (ECC) | 1h12 | 12:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Eccles to Liverpool
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Trains from Eccles to Liverpool run on average 6 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 46m.
Distance 43 km |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Eccles to Liverpool trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Eccles and Liverpool from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Eccles to Liverpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Eccles 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.
When departing from Eccles, you have various train station options to start your route from including Eccles (Manchester) and Eccles. When arriving in Liverpool, you can end your journey in train stations like Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central and Liverpool South Parkway.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Eccles (Manchester), which is located around 0.2 miles (380 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Liverpool Lime Street, located 0.4 miles (732 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Eccles to Liverpool
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 12:55 Saturday 07:25 - 13:55 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Manchester platform: up one step from car park to ticket office then down 35 steps onto platform. Liverpool platform: up one step from car park to ticket office then along footbridge and down 35 steps onto platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There are bus services available at Eccles Interchange, 300 yards or 5 minutes walk away. TFGM Traveline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the entrance to the station car park.
- Metro: Tram stop 300 yards from the station. Metrolink 0161 205 2000
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Services towards Manchester: From Green Lane access through an underpass (17 paces) and up 38 steps onto the platform. Services Towards Liverpool : From Green Lane, up 40 steps 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
- Onward travel information: On Green Lane for buses to Clifton or Eccles. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Green Lane. Towards Manchester, outside station front. Towards Liverpool, outside Queens Arms Pub.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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ShoppingParkingDining
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TaxisAccessibility
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LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk- 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.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:25 - 00:16 Sunday 07:45 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
- 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” 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located next to the public toilets on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Next to Mail entrance
- 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: 32 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool 1
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