The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price on Sep 12
€10
Average ticket price on Sep 12
€18
Fastest journey on Sep 12
1 h 1 m
Average journey duration on Sep 12
1 h 1 m
Trains on Sep 12
25
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
It's difficult to get from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) without transferring at least once.
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C043559:40 AM1h01Liverpool, John Lennon Airport10:41 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€101One-way1 transfer
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C043497:30 AM1h11Liverpool, John Lennon Airport8:41 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€101One-way1 transfer
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C043456:30 AM1h11Liverpool, John Lennon Airport7:41 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€101One-way1 transfer
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C043702:40 PM1h01Liverpool, John Lennon Airport3:41 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€101One-way1 transfer
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C043764:40 PM1h01Liverpool, John Lennon Airport5:41 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€101One-way1 transfer
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10:10 AM1h01Liverpool, John Lennon Airport11:11 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€261One-way1 transfer
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C043559:40 AM1h01Liverpool, John Lennon Airport10:41 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€101One-way1 transfer
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9:10 AM1h01Liverpool, John Lennon Airport10:11 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€261One-way1 transfer
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1:10 PM1h01Liverpool, John Lennon Airport2:11 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€261One-way1 transfer
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8:10 AM1h01Liverpool, John Lennon Airport9:11 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€261One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, while a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 44 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€11 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest | €10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average €11.
Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
Live departures
Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W84652+![]() | 6:00 AM Liverpool, John Lennon Airport | 1h11 | 7:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
C04345+![]() | 6:30 AM Liverpool, John Lennon Airport | 1h11 | 7:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84659+![]() | 6:50 AM Liverpool, John Lennon Airport | 1h21 | 8:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
C04349+![]() | 7:30 AM Liverpool, John Lennon Airport | 1h11 | 8:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84664+![]() | 8:10 AM Liverpool, John Lennon Airport | 1h01 | 9:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
C04351+![]() | 8:30 AM Liverpool, John Lennon Airport | 1h11 | 9:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84671+![]() | 9:10 AM Liverpool, John Lennon Airport | 1h01 | 10:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
C04355+![]() | 9:40 AM Liverpool, John Lennon Airport | 1h01 | 10:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84676+![]() | 10:10 AM Liverpool, John Lennon Airport | 1h01 | 11:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
C04358+![]() | 10:25 AM Liverpool, John Lennon Airport | 1h16 | 11:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84682+![]() | 11:10 AM Liverpool, John Lennon Airport | 1h01 | 12:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
C04361+![]() | 11:40 AM Liverpool, John Lennon Airport | 1h01 | 12:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84687+![]() | 12:10 PM Liverpool, John Lennon Airport | 1h01 | 1:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
C04364+![]() | 12:40 PM Liverpool, John Lennon Airport | 1h01 | 1:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84693+![]() | 1:10 PM Liverpool, John Lennon Airport | 1h01 | 2:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
C21580+![]() | 1:40 PM Liverpool, John Lennon Airport | 1h01 | 2:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84701+![]() | 2:10 PM Liverpool, John Lennon Airport | 1h01 | 3:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
C04370+![]() | 2:40 PM Liverpool, John Lennon Airport | 1h01 | 3:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84706+![]() | 3:10 PM Liverpool, John Lennon Airport | 1h01 | 4:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
+ C04373 | 3:40 PM Liverpool, John Lennon Airport | 1h01 | 4:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
+ W84711 | 4:10 PM Liverpool, John Lennon Airport | 1h01 | 5:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
C04376+![]() | 4:40 PM Liverpool, John Lennon Airport | 1h01 | 5:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
+ W84717 | 5:10 PM Liverpool, John Lennon Airport | 1h01 | 6:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
C21582+![]() | 5:33 PM Liverpool, John Lennon Airport | 1h08 | 6:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84724+![]() | 6:03 PM Liverpool, John Lennon Airport | 1h08 | 7:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:05, the last at 09:31. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 8:05 AM |
Last train 9:31 AM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsTranspennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail trains will get you between Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from €4. 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 Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Most Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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