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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool 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 to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 6 trains that leave Liverpool for Manchester Airport (MIA) on Sat, Jan 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 03 the direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
On Sat, Jan 03 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.
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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Liverpool 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 10m. 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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Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for today, Friday, January 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| L07208 | On time 8:02 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h23 | 9:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L36558+Y25253 | On time 8:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h17 | 9:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| L10011 · L10911 | On time 8:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h38 | 10:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| Y12360+L10911 | On time 8:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h09 | 10:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| L36642 · L36820 | On time 8:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h14 | 10:08 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
| L07223 | On time 9:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h25 | 10:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, January 3 | |||||
 | 5:53 AM Liverpool | 1h22 | 7:15 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA)
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Trains from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €2 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:02, the last at 20:18. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €2 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 07:02 |
Last train 20:18 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Liverpool and Manchester Airport (MIA) from €2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Liverpool to Manchester Airport
Trains from Liverpool to Manchester Airport are a fast and relaxed way of making the journey to the airport terminals. Trains run all day from the early hours to late evening during the week with a later first departure on Saturdays and Sundays. There are one or two direct services every hour and up to a further two connecting routes every hour. Journey times on direct trains are between one and two hours while connecting trains take up to 90 minutes. Departures are from Liverpool Lime Street Station, with arrivals at Manchester Airport Station.
Which train companies travel from Liverpool to Manchester Airport?
Direct services between Liverpool and Manchester Airport are operated by Northern, while connecting routes are provided by the Transpennine Express. On-board facilities for both operators include luggage storage, toilets and WiFi.
How long is the train from Liverpool to Manchester Airport?
Direct trains to Manchester-Airport from Liverpool take between one and two hours. It is sometimes quicker to choose a connecting route as their journey times vary from one hour 15 minutes to 90 minutes. Where connections are required, they are made at either Manchester Oxford Road or Manchester Victoria stations.
How many trains are there from Liverpool to Manchester Airport?
From Monday to Friday, there are up to two direct trains and a further two connecting services most hours of the day from early morning until late evening. There is a reduced service at the weekends with a later departure time for the first train.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Liverpool to Manchester Airport?
Departure train station: Trains to Manchester Airport from Liverpool depart from the city's Lime Street Station. Located in the city centre, the station is a good example of Victorian glass and steel engineering. It has car and bicycle parking and is served by local and long-distance buses. Facilities at Lime Street include WiFi, taxi ranks, passenger lounges, a pub, a chemist and a newsagents.
Arrival train station: Trains from Liverpool to Manchester Airport terminate at the airport train station. This is located between Terminals 1 and 3 and with easy access to Terminal 2. Outside Terminal 1, taxis and local buses are available while station facilities include WiFi, ATMs, toilets, passenger lounges, a currency exchange, a shop and a cafe. There are also facilities in the airport's three terminals which train passengers can use.
FAQs: Trains from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool 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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Popular train stations from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- 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.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- 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.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- 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
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- 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.
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:51 - 00:16 Saturday 05:51 - 00:16 Sunday 07:51 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: shelter by station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stand 4, located in the main concourse area
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:51 - 00:16 Saturday 05:51 - 00:16 Sunday 07:51 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: shelter by station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stand 4, located in the main concourse area
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- 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.
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