Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train with East Midlands Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Showing times and prices for Jul 03

Cheapest price

€6

Average price

€10

Fastest journey

44 m

Average duration

50 m

Trains per day

54

Distance

50 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) 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 €6.

Fast trains

Of the 54 trains that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) on Fri, Jul 03, 52 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 50 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 44 m .

On Fri, Jul 03 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.

  • Northern RailG86131
    5:54 AM0h59
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    6:53 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailG86156
    11:28 PM1h00
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    12:28 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressW84761
    4:43 AM1h20
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    6:03 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressW84738
    11:10 PM0h57
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    12:07 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailG86165
    8:54 AM0h59
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    9:53 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    81One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €3.

Distance: 50 km

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Bus

€8

Average price

€7

Average price

Cheapest

1h 37m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 7m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 40m

Average total duration

1h 10m

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30m

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East Midlands Railway

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National Express

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Live departures

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for today, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Northern RailG86149
On time
6:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h58
7:52 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84646
On time
7:07 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
8:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC04436
On time
7:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h52
8:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG86159
On time
7:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
8:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW846518:07 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
9:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC04439
On time
8:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h52
9:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG86165
On time
8:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
9:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84656
On time
9:07 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
10:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC04444
On time
9:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h52
10:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG86170
On time
9:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
10:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84661
On time
10:07 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
11:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21804
On time
10:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h52
11:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG8617610:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
11:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84667
On time
11:07 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
12:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC2181211:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h52
12:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG86181
On time
11:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
12:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84673
On time
12:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
1:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21590
On time
12:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h52
1:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG86122
On time
12:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
1:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84680
On time
1:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
2:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21811
On time
1:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h52
2:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG86141
On time
1:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
2:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84686
On time
2:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
3:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21591
On time
2:38 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h51
3:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG86154
On time
2:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
3:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW846923:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
4:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21810
On time
3:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h52
4:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG86163
On time
3:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
4:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84697
On time
4:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
5:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21593
On time
4:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h52
5:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG86167
On time
4:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
5:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89550 · P24201
On time
5:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h30
6:32 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84702
On time
5:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
6:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21809
On time
5:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h52
6:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG861735:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
6:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84708
On time
6:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
7:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21595
On time
6:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h52
7:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG861786:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
7:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84714
On time
7:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h54
8:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21803
On time
7:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h52
8:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG86182
On time
7:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
8:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84720
On time
8:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
9:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC04474
On time
8:39 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h51
9:30 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG86133
On time
8:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
9:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84727
On time
9:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
10:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG86143
On time
9:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h58
10:52 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84734
On time
10:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h53
11:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89595 · P24205
On time
10:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h29
12:04 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 transfer
Northern RailP24205+Transport for WalesAW844800
Delayed
9:47 PM 10:36 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h28
12:04 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW84738
On time
11:10 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h57
12:07 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG86156
On time
11:28 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h00
12:28 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC24988
On time
11:48 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h43
12:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Friday, July 3
Transpennine ExpressW847614:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h20
6:03 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG861315:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h59
6:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW846436:07 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h54
7:01 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect

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East Midlands Railway as well as Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and more offer trains services from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales or Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

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Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.

There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:54, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 49m.

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
Distance
50 km
Average train duration
1h 7m
Cheapest ticket price
€3
Trains per day
14
Direct trains
10
Fastest train
49m
First train
5:54 AM
Last train
11:45 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Wed
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

Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsEast Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 Duration
51m
Cheapest Price
€4
East Midlands Railway frequency
4 a day
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

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 Duration
58m
Cheapest Price
€3
Northern Rail frequency
4 a day
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 Duration
49m
Cheapest Price
€6
Transpennine Express frequency
6 a day
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

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 Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Price
€7
Transport for Wales frequency
2 a day
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

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Avanti West Coast frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
52m
Cheapest Price
€18
east_midlands_trains frequency
14 a day

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
58m
Cheapest Price
€10
Northern Trains Limited frequency
8 a day

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
53m
Cheapest Price
€30
TransPennine Express frequency
8 a day

FAQs: Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) can start from as little as €3 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is €8; 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is 49m to travel the 50 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) leaves at 5:54 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) leaves at 11:45 PM.
Yes,there are 10 direct trains a day from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) with East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV). You can choose between East Midlands Railway. East Midlands Railway trains take around 51m
When taking a train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), you can count on East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express 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 Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) is worth doing with a journey time of 49m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Most Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains use the Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 PiccadillyPiccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre

Bus201, 203, 202, 205 · 1m · €2 · every ~56 min
TramBlue Line, Red Line, Pink Line, Purple Line, Yellow Line · 3m · €2 · every ~47 min

Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services

Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.

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