The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Liverpool
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€19
Fastest journey
1 h 6 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Liverpool 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 will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 27 trains that leave Manchester Airport for Liverpool on Sat, Jul 11, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 11 the direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
On Sat, Jul 11 the slowest trains will take 1 h 6 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.
G89560 · P241928:17 AM1h38Manchester Airport (MIA)9:55 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€101One-way1 transfer
G89569 · P241949:17 AM1h38Manchester Airport (MIA)10:55 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€101One-way1 transfer
G89564+
W846558:48 AM1h12Manchester Airport (MIA)10:00 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€131One-way1 transfer
A32369 · G159182:44 PM1h50Manchester Airport (MIA)4:34 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€131One-way1 transfer
G89607+
W846851:48 PM1h12Manchester Airport (MIA)3:00 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€131One-way1 transfer
G38400+
C249438:25 AM1h06Manchester Airport (MIA)9:31 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€281One-way1 transfer
G38416+
G159111:25 PM1h06Manchester Airport (MIA)2:31 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€281One-way1 transfer
G38404+
G160149:25 AM1h06Manchester Airport (MIA)10:31 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€281One-way1 transfer
G38414+
G1591612:25 PM1h06Manchester Airport (MIA)1:31 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€281One-way1 transfer
G38418+
G159102:25 PM1h06Manchester Airport (MIA)3:31 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€281One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Manchester Airport to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Liverpool 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 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 47 km
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1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Liverpool trains for tomorrow, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G89560 · P24192 | 8:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h38 | 9:55 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G38400+ C24943 | 8:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h06 | 9:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G86165 | 8:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h26 | 9:58 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A32381 · G16014 | 8:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h47 | 10:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89564+ W84655 | 8:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 10:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89569 · P24194 | 9:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h38 | 10:55 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G38404+ G16014 | 9:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h06 | 10:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G86170 | 9:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h26 | 10:58 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A32379 · G16011 | 9:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h50 | 11:34 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W84662+ G89573 | 9:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 11:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89577 · P24197 | 10:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h38 | 11:55 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G86176 | 10:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h26 | 11:58 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89581+ W84668 | 10:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 12:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G38410+ G15906 | 11:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h08 | 12:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G86181 | 11:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 12:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A32375 · W84674 | 11:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h16 | 1:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89589+ W84674 | 11:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 1:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G38414+ G15916 | 12:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h06 | 1:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G86122 | 12:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h21 | 1:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89597+ W84679 | 12:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 2:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89602 · P24207 | 1:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h38 | 2:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G38416+ G15911 | 1:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h06 | 2:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G86141 | 1:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h26 | 2:58 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89607+ W84685 | 1:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h12 | 3:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G38418+ G15910 | 2:25 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h06 | 3:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G86154 | 2:32 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h22 | 3:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
A32369 · G15918 | 2:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h50 | 4:34 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool
Trains from Manchester Airport to Liverpool run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:02, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 7:02 AM |
Last train 10:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Airport to Liverpool trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Liverpool 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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Liverpool 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester Airport to Liverpool
Most Manchester Airport to Liverpool trains use the Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street station pair, with some services arriving at Liverpool South Parkway. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport and Liverpool 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.
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