The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
1 h 6 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
80
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 80 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) on Tue, Dec 16, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 16 the direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
On Tue, Dec 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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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C43612Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 47 km
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1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for today, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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L08638+ Y12431 | On time 8:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 9:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
Y25279 | On time 8:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 9:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36834 · L37219 | On time 8:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 9:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L08233+ C43534 | On time 8:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 10:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L08227+ Y12436 | On time 9:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 10:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
Y25287 | On time 9:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 10:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36840 · L37222 | On time 9:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 10:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L08221+ L36555 | On time 9:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 11:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L08597+ Y12438 | On time 10:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 11:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
Y25284 | On time 10:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 11:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36846 · L37225 | On time 10:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 11:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L08210+ C43547 | On time 10:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 12:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L08213+ Y12440 | On time 11:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 12:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L06700 | On time 11:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 12:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36851 · L37228 | On time 11:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 12:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L08249+ C43554 | On time 11:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 1:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L08229+ Y12443 | On time 12:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 1:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L11508 | On time 12:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 1:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36857 · L37231 | On time 12:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 1:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L08248+ L36567 | On time 12:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 2:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L08222+ Y12446 | On time 1:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 2:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
Y25232 | On time 1:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 2:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36863 · L37234 | On time 1:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 2:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L08230+ L36570 | On time 1:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 3:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L08226+ Y12448 | On time 2:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 3:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
Y25209 | On time 2:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 3:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36869 · L37237 | On time 2:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h15 | 3:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L07257+ L36575 | On time 2:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 4:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L07268+ Y12450 | On time 3:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 4:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
Y25052 | On time 3:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 4:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36739+ L07149 | On time 4:07 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h14 | 6:21 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 22:07. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 22:07 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from €5. 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 Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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