Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train with Northern Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 14

Cheapest price on Sep 14

€6

Average ticket price on Sep 14

€15

Fastest journey on Sep 14

1 h 6 m

Average journey duration on Sep 14

1 h 9 m

Trains on Sep 14

81

Distance

47 km

Cheap tickets

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 €6.

Fast trains

On Mon, Sep 14, we found 81 trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), including 17 direct services.

On Mon, Sep 14 the direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .

On Mon, Sep 14 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.

  • Northern RailG89591+Transpennine ExpressW84734
    9:48 PM1h12
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    11:00 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    61One-way
    1 transfer
  • Northern RailG89595 · P24205
    10:17 PM1h47
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    12:04 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    71One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressG16001 · C24979
    7:44 PM1h15
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    8:59 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    71One-way
    1 transfer
  • Northern RailG89599+Transpennine ExpressW84738
    10:48 PM1h20
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    12:08 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    71One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressC24637 · C24972
    5:44 PM1h15
    Manchester Airport (MIA)
    6:59 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    81One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, while a train costs an average of €9.

Distance: 47 km

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€9

Average price

€6

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Cheapest

€14

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 36m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 6m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 46m

Average total duration

1h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

52m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Northern Rail

Most popular train company

National Express

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Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is a bus with an average price of €6.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV):

A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) costing on average €9.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 6m.

Other travel options to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) including taking a train and bus.

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, Sunday, September 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Northern RailG89586+Transpennine ExpressW84703
On time
4:45 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
6:01 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW85203+East Midlands RailwayC21589
On time
5:10 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h19
6:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84710+Transport for WalesW44297
Delayed
5:13 PM 5:41 PMManchester Airport (MIA)
1h20
7:01 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 transfer
Northern RailG86117
On time
5:59 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h24
7:23 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW85209+East Midlands RailwayC04455
On time
6:10 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h19
7:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 transfer
Northern RailG89594+Transpennine ExpressW84716
On time
6:45 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
8:01 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressC24371+East Midlands RailwayC21592
On time
7:07 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h22
8:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressN59780 · W84722
On time
7:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h25
9:01 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 transfer
Northern RailG89598+Transpennine ExpressW84722
On time
7:45 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
9:01 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 transfer
Northern RailG86129
On time
7:59 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h24
9:23 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84937+Northern RailP24170
On time
8:10 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h43
9:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressN59783 · W847288:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h23
9:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84942 · N59742
On time
8:59 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h35
10:34 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressN59786 · W84732
On time
9:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h24
11:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressN59786 · N59741
On time
9:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h02
11:38 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84732+Transport for WalesW43862
Delayed
9:12 PM 9:41 PMManchester Airport (MIA)
1h19
11:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 transfer
Northern RailG861399:59 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h26
11:25 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressN59794 · N5974010:37 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h55
12:32 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Transport for WalesW44866+Transpennine ExpressN1225511:07 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h34
12:41 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Monday, September 14
Transpennine ExpressG15987+Northern RailG861203:59 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h22
6:21 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressG15887+Northern RailG861204:28 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h53
6:21 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Transport for WalesG38386+Transpennine ExpressW847615:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h06
6:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG861315:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
6:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC24567 · W846435:40 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
7:01 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG89542+Transpennine ExpressW846435:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h13
7:01 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Transport for WalesG38390+Transpennine ExpressW847646:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h07
7:32 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG861496:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h20
7:52 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89548+Transpennine ExpressW846466:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h12
8:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW85165 · G160187:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h55
8:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG89552+East Midlands RailwayC044367:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h12
8:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG861597:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
8:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG15897 · G160187:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
8:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressG15897 · W846517:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
9:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG89556+Transpennine ExpressW846517:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h12
9:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG89560+East Midlands RailwayC044398:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h12
9:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG861658:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
9:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG15896 · C249458:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
9:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG89564+Transpennine ExpressW846568:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h12
10:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG89569+East Midlands RailwayC044449:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h12
10:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG89569 · G861709:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h36
10:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG861709:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
10:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC24590 · G160139:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
10:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG89573+Transpennine ExpressW846619:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h12
11:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW85177 · C2495210:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h55
11:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG89577+East Midlands RailwayC2180410:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h12
11:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG8617610:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
11:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC24597 · C2495210:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
11:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG89581+Transpennine ExpressW8466710:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h12
12:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW85179 · C2495411:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h55
12:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG89585+East Midlands RailwayC2181211:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h12
12:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG8618111:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
12:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG16000 · C2495411:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
12:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG89589+Transpennine ExpressW8467311:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h12
1:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG89593+East Midlands RailwayC2159012:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h12
1:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG8612212:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
1:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC24608 · G1590712:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
1:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG89597+Transpennine ExpressW8468012:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h12
2:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW85188 · G159221:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h55
2:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG89602+East Midlands RailwayC218111:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h12
2:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG861411:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
2:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG16023 · G159221:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
2:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG89607+Transpennine ExpressW846861:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h12
3:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW85191 · G159002:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h55
3:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG89614+East Midlands RailwayC215912:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h12
3:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG861542:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
3:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC24619 · G159002:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
3:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressC24619 · W846922:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
4:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG89617+Transpennine ExpressW846922:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h12
4:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG89541+East Midlands RailwayC218103:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h12
4:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG861633:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
4:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG16020 · C249653:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h15
4:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressG16020 · W846973:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h16
5:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG89543+Transpennine ExpressW846973:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h12
5:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG89546+East Midlands RailwayC215934:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h12
5:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Northern RailG861674:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h21
5:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect

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Why should you book Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains with Omio?

Northern Rail as well as Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales and more offer trains services from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).

Why book with Omio vs Northern Rail?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Northern Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Northern Rail with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).

Why book with Omio over Trip, Wanderu or Rome2rio?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

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Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:28, the last at 22:07. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 1h 6m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €4
Distance
47 km
Average train duration
1h 6m
Cheapest ticket price
€4
Trains per day
13
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
1h 6m
First train
1:28 AM
Last train
10:07 PM
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €4

Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
€4
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
1h 12m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
€5
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

East Midlands Railway

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average East Midlands Railway Duration
1h 12m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
€5
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

Transport for Wales

About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transport for Wales Duration
1h 6m
Cheapest Transport for Wales Price
€8
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average TransPennine Express Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest TransPennine Express Price
€31
TransPennine Express frequency
12 a day

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Trains Limited Duration
1h 12m
Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price
€10
Northern Trains Limited frequency
18 a day

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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) can start from as little as €4 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is €9; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is 1h 6m to travel the 47 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) leaves at 1:28 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) leaves at 10:07 PM.
Yes,there are 3 direct trains a day from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV). You can choose between East Midlands Railway. East Midlands Railway trains take around 1h 12m
When taking a train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), you can count on Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited for the best way to get you to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV). You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from Manchester Airport (MIA) is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 6m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

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

Most Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains use the Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport (MIA) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Liverpool
Manchester AirportManchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RRWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre

Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe, Blackpool North - Manchester Airport, Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport, Windermere - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Wilmslow, Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport, Millom - Manchester Airport, Lancaster - Manchester Airport, Manchester Oxford Road - Manchester Airport, Corkickle - Manchester Airport, Preston - Manchester Airport · 17m · €5 · every ~9 min
BusUk980, Uk076, Uk074, Uk072, Ukn23 · 30m · €1 · every ~2 min
43, 103 · 1h 2m · €2 · every ~29 min
43, 103 · 1h 6m · €2 · every ~29 min
TramNavy Line · 51m · €4 · every ~16 min
Navy Line · 54m · €4 · every ~8 min

Manchester Airport train station facilities and services

Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are 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.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: 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.

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