The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
51 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 22 trains that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for Liverpool on Mon, Feb 09, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Feb 09 the direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
On Mon, Feb 09 the slowest trains will take 52 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool 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 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €3.
Distance: 50 km
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1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool trains for today, Sunday, February 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:09 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 8:01 PM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, February 9 | |||||
L36738+ L07149 | On time 4:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h08 | 6:21 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L64220+ C73671 | On time 5:42 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h49 | 6:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
Y25286 | On time 5:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h59 | 6:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C43809 · C43523 | On time 5:58 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h03 | 7:01 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L64225+ L36622 | On time 6:44 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h48 | 7:32 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
Y25234 | On time 6:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h58 | 7:52 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36547 | On time 7:07 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 8:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C52374 | On time 7:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 8:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25282 | On time 7:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h59 | 8:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36828 · L37216 | On time 7:58 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 8:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L36550 | On time 8:07 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 9:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12431 | On time 8:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 9:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25279 | On time 8:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h59 | 9:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36834 · L37219 | On time 8:58 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 9:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
C43534 | On time 9:07 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 10:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12436 | On time 9:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 10:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C43554 | On time 12:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 1:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12443 | On time 12:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 1:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L11508 | On time 12:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h59 | 1:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36857 · L37231 | On time 12:58 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h01 | 1:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L36567 | On time 1:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h53 | 2:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y12446 | On time 1:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h52 | 2:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool
Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool run on average 9 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:07, the last at 22:57. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 46m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 06:07 |
Last train 22:57 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool trainsNorthern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Liverpool from €3. 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:51 - 00:16 Saturday 05:51 - 00:16 Sunday 07:51 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: shelter by station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stand 4, located in the main concourse area
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:25 - 00:16 Sunday 07:45 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located next to the public toilets on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Next to Mail entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: 32 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool 1
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