The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€9
Fastest journey
31 m
Average duration
45 m
Trains per day
56
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Of the 56 trains that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) on Fri, Jul 03, 54 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 50 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 31 m .
On Fri, Jul 03 the slowest trains will take 50 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.
P24242+
C043682:22 PM1h19Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3:41 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€41One-way1 transfer
G899563:00 PM1h02Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4:02 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€41One-way0 transfers
C043723:51 PM0h50Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4:41 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€41One-way0 transfers
C043682:51 PM0h50Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3:41 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€41One-way0 transfers
G899869:03 PM1h01Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:04 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€71One-way0 transfers
W8475912:18 AM0h31Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:49 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€121One-way0 transfers
G159895:05 AM0h43Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)5:48 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€91One-way0 transfers
C043549:51 AM0h50Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:41 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€81One-way0 transfers
C043723:51 PM0h50Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4:41 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€41One-way0 transfers
C215815:51 PM0h50Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)6:41 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €3.
Distance: 50 km
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€8 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G15989 | On time 4:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h47 | 5:46 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89924 | On time 6:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 7:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84653 | On time 6:14 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h57 | 7:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04344 | On time 6:49 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 7:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89926 | On time 7:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 8:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84658 | On time 7:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 8:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04347 | On time 7:48 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h53 | 8:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89931 | On time 8:02 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 9:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84665 | On time 8:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 9:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04350 | On time 8:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 9:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89934 | On time 9:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 10:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84670 | On time 9:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 10:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04354 | On time 9:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 10:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89939 | On time 10:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 11:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84677 | On time 10:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 11:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04357 | On time 10:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 11:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89942 | On time 11:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 12:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84683 | On time 11:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 12:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04359 | On time 11:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 12:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89946 | On time 12:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 1:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84689 | 12:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 1:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04363 | On time 12:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 1:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89949 | On time 1:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 2:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84695 | 1:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 2:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04365 | On time 1:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 2:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89954 | On time 2:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 3:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84700 | On time 2:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 3:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04368 | On time 2:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 3:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89956 | On time 3:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 4:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84705 | On time 3:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 4:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24244+ C04372 | On time 3:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h19 | 4:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
C04372 | 3:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 4:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89960 | 4:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 5:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84712 | On time 4:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 5:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21806 | On time 4:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 5:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89964 | 5:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 6:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84719 | On time 5:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 6:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21581 | On time 5:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 6:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89970 | On time 6:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 7:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84725 | On time 6:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 7:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04380 | On time 6:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 7:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89974 | On time 7:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 8:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84730 | On time 7:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 8:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04382 | On time 7:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 8:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89979 | On time 8:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 9:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84737 | On time 8:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 9:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24231 · G89845 | On time 8:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h23 | 9:45 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G89986 | On time 9:03 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h01 | 10:04 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84740 | On time 9:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 10:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89991 | On time 10:01 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h01 | 11:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84632 | On time 10:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h58 | 11:18 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89997 | On time 11:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h01 | 12:01 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84935 | On time 11:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 12:09 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P23861 | On time 11:36 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h01 | 12:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 3 | |||||
W84759 | On time 12:18 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h31 | 12:49 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 15 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 31m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsNorthern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Most Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
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.
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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