Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport train with Northern Rail (3)

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

Showing times and prices for Nov 19

Cheapest price

€4

Average price

€9

Fastest journey

1 h 16 m

Average duration

1 h 20 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

47 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport 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 will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Manchester Airport on Wed, Nov 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Nov 19 the direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .

On Wed, Nov 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 25 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 Express
07:54AM1h16
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
09:10AMManchester Airport
41One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine Express
01:19PM1h17
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
02:36PMManchester Airport
71One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)
07:22AM1h38
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
09:00AMManchester Airport
101One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine Express
09:20PM1h39
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
10:59PMManchester Airport
121One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)
09:00AM1h25
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
10:25AMManchester Airport
121One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport 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 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €2.

Distance: 47 km

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€10

Average price

€6

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Cheapest

1h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 11m

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Additional time*

1h 46m

Average total duration

1h 16m

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Northern Rail (3)

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Live departures

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport trains for today, Tuesday, November 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 4:27 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
northern_railY00818
On time
8:02 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h23
9:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
0 transfersDirect
transpennine_expressC27122+northern_railY05797
On time
8:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
9:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
northern_railY04640 · Y05758
On time
8:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
10:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC26402+northern_railY03167
On time
8:23 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h34
9:57 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
east_midlands_railwayY07452+northern_railY05758
On time
8:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
10:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC27020 · C26868
On time
8:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h15
10:09 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
northern_railY00836
On time
9:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
10:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
0 transfersDirect
transpennine_expressC27116+northern_railY05771
On time
9:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
10:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
northern_railY04658 · Y05964
On time
9:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
11:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC26399+northern_railY03166
On time
9:24 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h33
10:57 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
east_midlands_railwayY07456+northern_railY05964
On time
9:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
11:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC27014 · C26862
On time
9:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h15
11:09 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
northern_railY00830
On time
10:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h25
11:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
0 transfersDirect
transpennine_expressC27110+northern_railY04856
On time
10:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h17
11:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
northern_railY04629 · Y05958
On time
10:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h38
12:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC26396+northern_railY03164
On time
10:24 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h33
11:57 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
east_midlands_railwayY07458+northern_railY05958
On time
10:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h09
12:00 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC27009 · C26856
On time
10:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h15
12:09 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1 transfer

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Journey information

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

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Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €2 if you book in advance.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 18:19. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 1h 15m.

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
Distance
47 km
Average train duration
1h 11m
Cheapest ticket price
€2
Trains per day
13
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
1h 15m
First train
04:20
Last train
18:19
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 Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Airport from €2. 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 23m
Cheapest Price
€4
Northern Rail (3) frequency
5 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 15m
Cheapest Price
€4
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
1h 21m
Cheapest Price
€26
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

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 21m
Cheapest Price
€7
Transport for Wales frequency
2 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

first_transpennine_express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 17m
Cheapest Price
€33
first_transpennine_express frequency
23 a day

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 9m
Cheapest Price
€29
east_midlands_trains frequency
12 a day

FAQs: Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport

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

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MAN) can start from as little as €4 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MAN) is €10; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MAN) train time is 1 h 14 min   covering the 46 km long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MAN) leaves at 04: 52. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MAN) leaves at 21: 20.
Yes, there are 5 direct trains a day from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MAN) with Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Manchester Airport (MAN). Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MAN).
Take the Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport (MAN) train with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Airport (MAN) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 20.
A day trip to Manchester Airport (MAN) from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 14 min 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 (MAN) is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Airport (MAN) including taking a coach or train.

popular train stations

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

Liverpool
Manchester
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
  • Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • 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.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
Dining
Dining
  • Caffè Nero
  • Costa Coffee
  • Upper Crust
  • Starbucks
  • JD Wetherspoon
Taxis
Taxis
  • 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.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
WC
WC
  • 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
Hotel
Hotel
  • Pembroke Studios
  • Riley’s Rooms
  • Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
  • Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Alongside station entrance
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main concourse.
Public transit options for Liverpool Lime Street
  • 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.

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