Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) train with Transpennine Express

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.