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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price on Aug 29
€5
Average ticket price on Aug 29
€8
Fastest journey on Aug 29
50 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
50 m
Trains on Aug 29
57
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool 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 to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 57 trains from Liverpool to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), including 43 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 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.
G899318:02 AM1h00Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:02 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€51One-way0 transfers- G899267:00 AM1h02Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)8:02 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€51One-way0 transfers
C0436111:51 AM0h50Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:41 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€51One-way0 transfers- C043702:51 PM0h50Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3:41 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€51One-way0 transfers
- C043916:51 PM0h50Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:41 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€51One-way0 transfers
- C043518:51 AM0h50Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:41 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€61One-way0 transfers
- C043559:51 AM0h50Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:41 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€61One-way0 transfers
- C0435810:51 AM0h50Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:41 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€71One-way0 transfers
- C0436111:51 AM0h50Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:41 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€51One-way0 transfers
- C0436412:51 PM0h50Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:41 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€51One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, while a bus costs an average of €6.
Distance: 50 km
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€6 Average price Cheapest | €6 Average price |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Liverpool to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04363 | Delayed 11:55 AM 12:51 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 1:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 W84813 · C24593 | Delayed 12:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 12:51 PM 12:51 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89949 | On time 1:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 2:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84695 | On time 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 | |
| W84818 · C03172 | On time 1:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 2:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| 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 | |
| W84825 · C24605 | On time 2:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 3:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89956 | On time 3:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 4:02 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 | |
| W84843 · C24623 | On time 5:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 6:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| 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 | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
| G89924 | 6:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 7:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84652 | 6:14 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h57 | 7:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04345 | 6:49 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 7:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84777 · C01241 | 6:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 7:49 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89926 | 7:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 8:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84659 | 7:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 8:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04349 | 7:48 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h53 | 8:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C24397 · G15891 | 7:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 8:49 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89931 | 8:02 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h00 | 9:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84664 | 8:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 9:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04351 | 8:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 9:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84790 · G15894 | 8:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 9:49 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89934 | 9:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 10:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84671 | 9:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 10:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04355 | 9:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 10:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84795 · G15893 | 9:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 10:49 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89939 | 10:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 11:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84676 | 10:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 11:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04358 | 10:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 11:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84800 · C03158 | 10:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 11:49 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89942 | 11:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 12:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84682 | 11:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 12:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C04361 | 11:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h50 | 12:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84807 · C03162 | 11:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h55 | 12:49 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| G89946 | 12:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h02 | 1:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84687 | 12:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h52 | 1:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 50m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
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FAQs: Trains from Liverpool to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool 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 to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Most Liverpool to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool 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 Liverpool South Parkway from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool South Parkway is 8 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool South Parkway train station facilities and services
Liverpool South Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool South Parkway. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool South Parkway: 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.
Getting to Liverpool Central from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Central train station facilities and services
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: 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” All platforms can be accessed via lift, 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: No.
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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