The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€10
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
65
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 65 trains that leave Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) on Mon, Feb 16, 55 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Feb 16 the direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
On Mon, Feb 16 the slowest trains will take 49 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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Compare train and bus for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €2.
Distance: 49 km
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Live departures
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for today, Sunday, February 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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L09990 | 7:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h07 | 8:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L64264+ N12794 | On time 8:00 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h59 | 8:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
N12871 | On time 8:12 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 9:01 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L11489 | On time 8:25 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h58 | 9:23 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L10024 | On time 8:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h07 | 9:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N12869 | On time 9:12 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h47 | 9:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N12867 | On time 10:12 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h48 | 11:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L11480 | On time 10:25 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h00 | 11:25 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L10008 | On time 10:44 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h11 | 11:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N12864 · L37260 | On time 11:13 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h23 | 12:36 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L64270+ L37260 | On time 11:28 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h08 | 12:36 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
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Y25286 | 5:57 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h56 | 6:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N12986 | On time 6:09 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h52 | 7:01 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L09993 | 6:32 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h20 | 7:52 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25234 | On time 6:57 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h55 | 7:52 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N12985 | On time 7:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 8:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L10006 | On time 7:44 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h11 | 8:55 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25282 | 7:57 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h56 | 8:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N12983 | On time 8:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 9:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L10147+ L36629 | On time 8:13 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h21 | 9:34 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L09984 | 8:44 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h11 | 9:55 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25279 | On time 8:57 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h58 | 9:55 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N12981 | On time 9:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 10:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25253+ L36633 | On time 9:13 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h20 | 10:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L09996 | On time 9:44 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h11 | 10:55 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25287 | 9:57 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h56 | 10:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N12979 | 10:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 11:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L10921+ L36639 | On time 10:13 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h20 | 11:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L09987 | 10:44 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h11 | 11:55 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25284 | 10:57 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h56 | 11:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N12977 | 11:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 12:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L10023 | On time 11:44 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h11 | 12:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L06700 | On time 11:57 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h56 | 12:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N12975 | 12:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 1:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L09982 | On time 12:44 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h11 | 1:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L11508 | 12:57 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h56 | 1:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N12973 | On time 1:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 2:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25309+ L36657 | On time 1:13 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h20 | 2:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L10018 | 1:44 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h11 | 2:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25232 | On time 1:57 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h56 | 2:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N12971 | On time 2:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 3:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25258+ L36663 | On time 2:13 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h20 | 3:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L07950 | On time 2:44 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h11 | 3:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25209 | 2:57 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h56 | 3:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N12969 | On time 3:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 4:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L11068+ L36669 | 3:13 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h21 | 4:34 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L07966 | 3:44 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h11 | 4:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25052 | On time 3:57 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h56 | 4:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N12967 | On time 4:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 5:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L07292+ L36675 | On time 4:13 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h20 | 5:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L07967 | 4:44 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h11 | 5:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25277 | On time 4:57 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h56 | 5:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N12965 | On time 5:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 6:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25239 | On time 5:15 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h17 | 6:32 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L07952 | On time 5:44 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h11 | 6:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25104 | On time 5:57 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h56 | 6:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N12963 | On time 6:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 7:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L07272+ L36687 | On time 6:13 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h20 | 7:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L07924 | On time 6:44 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h11 | 7:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25285 | 6:57 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h56 | 7:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N12961 | On time 7:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0h49 | 8:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 26 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €2 if you book in advance.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:32, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 33m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €2 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 06:32 |
Last train 23:32 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsNorthern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from €2. 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 Oxford Road (MCO) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
- 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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