The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
1 h 12 m
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport 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 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 24 trains that leave Manchester Airport for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) on Fri, Jul 03, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 03 the direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
On Fri, Jul 03 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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W851688:04 AM1h25Manchester Airport (MIA)9:29 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€81One-way1 transfer
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W851657:04 AM1h25Manchester Airport (MIA)8:29 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€81One-way1 transfer
C24464 · W847614:07 AM1h56Manchester Airport (MIA)6:03 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€81One-way1 transfer
G89040 · G861315:29 AM1h24Manchester Airport (MIA)6:53 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€81One-way1 transfer
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W851709:04 AM1h25Manchester Airport (MIA)10:29 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€81One-way1 transfer
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G895608:17 AM1h12Manchester Airport (MIA)9:29 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€271One-way1 transfer
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G895699:17 AM1h12Manchester Airport (MIA)10:29 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€271One-way1 transfer
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W846568:48 AM1h12Manchester Airport (MIA)10:00 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€271One-way1 transfer
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W846517:48 AM1h12Manchester Airport (MIA)9:00 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€131One-way1 transfer
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G895527:17 AM1h12Manchester Airport (MIA)8:29 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€271One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. 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 €4, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 47 km
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1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for today, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G86131 | On time 5:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 6:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89542+ W84643 | On time 5:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h13 | 7:01 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89560+ C04439 | On time 8:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 9:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G86165 | On time 8:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 9:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89564+ W84656 | On time 8:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 10:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89569+ C04444 | On time 9:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 10:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G86170 | On time 9:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 10:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89573+ W84661 | On time 9:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 11:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W85177 · A31221 | On time 10:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h00 | 12:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89577+ C21804 | On time 10:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 11:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G86176 | On time 10:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 11:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89581+ W84667 | On time 10:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 12:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W85179 · A31220 | On time 11:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h00 | 1:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89585+ C21812 | On time 11:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 12:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G86181 | On time 11:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 12:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89589+ W84673 | On time 11:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 1:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89593+ C21590 | On time 12:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 1:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G86122 | On time 12:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 1:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89597+ W84680 | On time 12:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 2:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W85188+ C21811 | On time 1:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h25 | 2:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89602+ C21811 | On time 1:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 2:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G86141 | On time 1:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 2:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89607+ W84686 | On time 1:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 3:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W85191+ C21591 | On time 2:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h25 | 3:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89614+ C21591 | On time 2:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 3:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G86154 | On time 2:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 3:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 3 | |||||
C24464 · W84761 | 4:07 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h56 | 6:03 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W84761 | 4:28 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h35 | 6:03 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Trains from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 23:17. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 5:25 AM |
Last train 11:17 PM |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Airport 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 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.
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Most Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains use the Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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.
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