Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train with Northern Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

Showing times and prices for Jul 03

Cheapest price

€8

Average price

€15

Fastest journey

49 m

Average duration

1 h 5 m

Trains per day

83

Distance

47 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.

Fast trains

Of the 83 trains that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Manchester Airport (MIA) on Fri, Jul 03, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jul 03 the direct trains cover the 47 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 Fri, Jul 03 the slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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.

  • Transpennine ExpressA31228+Northern RailG89838
    7:22 PM1h38
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    9:00 PMManchester Airport (MIA)
    81One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressA31228+Transport for WalesG38537
    7:22 PM1h53
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    9:15 PMManchester Airport (MIA)
    81One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressW84730+Northern RailG89834
    7:19 PM1h17
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    8:36 PMManchester Airport (MIA)
    91One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressW84737+Northern RailG89841
    8:19 PM1h17
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    9:36 PMManchester Airport (MIA)
    91One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressA31203+Northern RailG89850
    11:22 AM1h38
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    1:00 PMManchester Airport (MIA)
    101One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €5.

Distance: 47 km

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Bus

€11

Average price

€8

Average price

Cheapest

1h 39m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 9m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 45m

Average total duration

1h 15m

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30m

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Live departures

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times

The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for today, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressG15989+Transport for WalesG385054:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
6:16 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)1 transfer
Northern RailG899246:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
7:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84653+Northern RailG89820
On time
6:14 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h22
7:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Northern RailP24212 · G898226:17 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h43
8:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC04344+Northern RailG89822
On time
6:49 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h11
8:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Northern RailG899267:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
8:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84658+Northern RailG89824
On time
7:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
8:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Northern RailP24216 · G89826
On time
7:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
9:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressA31204+Northern RailG89826
On time
7:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
9:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC04347+Northern RailG89826
On time
7:48 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h12
9:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Northern RailG899318:02 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h23
9:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84665 · W84896
On time
8:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
9:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84665+Northern RailG898288:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
9:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressA31211+Northern RailG89831
On time
8:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
10:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Northern RailP24221 · G89831
On time
8:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
10:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC04350+Northern RailG89831
On time
8:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
10:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Northern RailG899349:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
10:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84670+Northern RailG89833
On time
9:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
10:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84670 · W84899
On time
9:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
10:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Northern RailP24225 · G89836
On time
9:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
11:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC04354+Northern RailG89836
On time
9:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
11:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Northern RailG8993910:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
11:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84677+Northern RailG89839
On time
10:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
11:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Northern RailP24229 · G8984310:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
12:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressA31214+Northern RailG8984310:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
12:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC04357+Northern RailG89843
On time
10:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
12:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Northern RailG8994211:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
12:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84683+Northern RailG8984711:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
12:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressA31203+Northern RailG89850
On time
11:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
1:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Northern RailP24234 · G89850
On time
11:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
1:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC04359+Northern RailG89850
On time
11:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
1:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Northern RailG8994612:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
1:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84689+Northern RailG89854
On time
12:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
1:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Northern RailP24237 · G89857
On time
12:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
2:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC04363+Northern RailG89857
On time
12:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
2:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Northern RailG899491:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
2:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84695+Northern RailG89861
On time
1:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
2:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Northern RailP24240 · G89863
On time
1:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
3:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC04365+Northern RailG89863
On time
1:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
3:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Northern RailG89954
On time
2:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
3:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84700+Northern RailG89865
On time
2:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
3:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Northern RailP24242 · G89867
On time
2:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
4:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressA31233+Northern RailG89867
On time
2:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
4:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC04368+Northern RailG89867
On time
2:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
4:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Northern RailG89956
On time
3:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
4:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84705+Northern RailG898173:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
4:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressA31232+Northern RailG898193:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
5:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)1 transfer
Northern RailP24244 · G89819
On time
3:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
5:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressA31232+Transport for WalesG385293:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h58
5:20 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC04372+Northern RailG898193:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
5:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)1 transfer
Northern RailG899604:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
5:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84712+Northern RailG898214:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
5:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)1 transfer
Northern RailP24214 · G898234:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
6:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressA31231+Northern RailG898234:23 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h37
6:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC21806+Northern RailG89823
On time
4:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
6:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Northern RailG899645:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
6:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84719+Northern RailG898255:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
6:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84719 · W849225:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
6:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)1 transfer
Northern RailP24219 · G89827
On time
5:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
7:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressA31230+Northern RailG898275:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
7:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC21581+Northern RailG898275:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
7:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)1 transfer
Northern RailG89970
On time
6:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
7:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84725+Northern RailG89830
On time
6:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
7:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Northern RailP24223 · G89832
On time
6:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
8:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressA31229+Northern RailG89832
On time
6:23 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h37
8:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressA31229+Transport for WalesG385356:23 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h52
8:15 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC04380+Northern RailG89832
On time
6:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
8:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Northern RailG89974
On time
7:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
8:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84730+Northern RailG89834
On time
7:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
8:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Northern RailP24227 · G89838
On time
7:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
9:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC04382+Northern RailG89838
On time
7:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
9:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Northern RailG89979
On time
8:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h30
9:30 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89986
On time
9:03 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h23
10:26 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84740+Northern RailG89849
On time
9:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h14
10:33 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressA31235+Northern RailG89852
On time
9:25 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h37
11:02 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayC21584+Northern RailG89852
On time
9:37 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
11:02 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Northern RailG8999110:01 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h23
11:24 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84632 · W84877
On time
10:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h22
11:42 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
Northern RailG8999711:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h24
12:24 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84935
On time
11:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h08
12:27 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84759
On time
12:18 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h49
1:07 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

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Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 23:19. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 46m.

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
47 km
Average train duration
1h 9m
Cheapest ticket price
€5
Trains per day
20
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
46m
First train
5:00 AM
Last train
11:19 PM
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Fri
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, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Airport (MIA) from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Rail

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 23m
Cheapest Price
€5
Northern Rail frequency
7 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
46m
Cheapest Price
€7
Transpennine Express frequency
9 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 Railway

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
1h 24m
Cheapest Price
€26
East Midlands Railway frequency
4 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

Transport for Wales

About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 7m
Cheapest Price
€9
Transport for Wales frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 9m
Cheapest Price
€24
east_midlands_trains frequency
5 a day

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 23m
Cheapest Price
€10
Northern Trains Limited frequency
7 a day

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 8m
Cheapest Price
€30
TransPennine Express frequency
12 a day

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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 Airport (MIA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Cheap train tickets from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) can start from as little as €5 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is €11; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is 46m to travel the 47 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) leaves at 5:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) leaves at 11:19 PM.
Yes,there are 4 direct trains a day from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA). You can choose between East Midlands Railway. East Midlands Railway trains take around 1h 24m
When taking a train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA), you can count on Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express for the best way to get you to Manchester Airport (MIA). You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Airport (MIA) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Manchester Airport (MIA) from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is worth doing with a journey time of 46m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Airport (MIA) including taking a train and bus.

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Popular train stations from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

Most Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Airport (MIA) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Liverpool
Arrival train stations in Manchester
Liverpool Lime StreetLime St, Liverpool L1 1JD, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
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.

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