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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester
Showing times and prices for Dec 21
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
1 h 23 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
44 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Liverpool John Lennon Airport for Manchester 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 44 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 7 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.
09:27AM2h07
Liverpool John Lennon Airport11:34AMManchester
€61One-way
0 transfers
09:12AM1h23
Liverpool John Lennon Airport10:35AMManchester
€81One-way
0 transfers
09:42AM1h29
Liverpool John Lennon Airport11:11AMManchester
€261One-way
0 transfers
09:12AM1h23
Liverpool John Lennon Airport10:35AMManchester
€81One-way
0 transfers
09:42AM1h29
Liverpool John Lennon Airport11:11AMManchester
€261One-way
0 transfers
09:27AM2h07
Liverpool John Lennon Airport11:34AMManchester
€61One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus 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 bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 44 km
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€10 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 1:55 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:12 AM Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 1h23 | 10:35 AM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:27 AM Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 2h07 | 11:34 AM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:42 AM Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 1h29 | 11:11 AM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester run on average 11 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:16, the last at 09:27. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 57m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €5
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 07:16 |
Last train 09:27 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €5
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains trains will get you between Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 14m
Cheapest Price
€6
Northern Rail (3) frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
TransPennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 29m
Cheapest Price
€26
TransPennine Express frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
57m
Cheapest Price
€8
East Midlands Trains frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Manchester can start from as little as €3 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Manchester is €7; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time to Manchester from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) is on average 35 min for the 43 km long journey, but the time it takes to go to Manchester from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Manchester leaves at 06: 35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Manchester leaves at 22: 52.
Yes, there are 9 direct trains a day from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Manchester with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or East Midlands Trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Manchester. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Manchester.
When taking a train from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Manchester, you can count on Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or East Midlands Trains for the best way to get you to Manchester. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) and Manchester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 52.
A day trip to Manchester from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) is worth doing with a journey time of 35 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Manchester by train is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) and Manchester including taking a coach or train.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester
Liverpool
Manchester
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Distance to city center
13 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are 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: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Manchester Airport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
Hotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Manchester Oxford Road
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
Accessibility
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transit options for Manchester Piccadilly
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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