Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 18

Cheapest price on Sep 18

€7

Average ticket price on Sep 18

€12

Fastest journey on Sep 18

40 m

Average journey duration on Sep 18

48 m

Trains on Sep 18

6

Distance

46 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) 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 South Parkway (LPY) will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.

Fast trains

On Fri, Sep 18, we found 6 trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY), including 4 direct services.

On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 46 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .

On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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.

  • East Midlands RailwayC04436
    7:37 AM0h40
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    8:17 AMLiverpool South Parkway (LPY)
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailG89542 · P24187
    6:02 AM1h34
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    7:36 AMLiverpool South Parkway (LPY)
    91One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressW84643
    6:07 AM0h42
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    6:49 AMLiverpool South Parkway (LPY)
    91One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressW84646
    7:07 AM0h42
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    7:49 AMLiverpool South Parkway (LPY)
    111One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressW84651
    8:07 AM0h42
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    8:49 AMLiverpool South Parkway (LPY)
    121One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, while a train costs an average of €10.

Distance: 46 km

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Bus
Driving

€10

Average price

€7

Average price

Cheapest

€10

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 58m

Average total duration

1h 28m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

49m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) is a bus with an average price of €7.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY):

A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) costing on average €10.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) is by train with an average journey time of 42m.

Other travel options to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) including taking a train and bus.

Live departures

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressW84643
On time
6:07 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
6:49 AM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW85164+Northern RailP241876:22 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h14
7:36 AM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW846467:07 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
7:49 AM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC04436
On time
7:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h40
8:17 AM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84651
On time
8:07 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
8:49 AM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC044398:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h40
9:17 AM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW8466110:07 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
10:49 AM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC2180410:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h40
11:17 AM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW8466711:07 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
11:49 AM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC2181211:37 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h40
12:17 PM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW8467312:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
12:49 PM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC2159012:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h40
1:17 PM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW846801:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
1:49 PM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC218111:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h40
2:17 PM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW846862:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
2:49 PM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC215912:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h40
3:17 PM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW846923:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
3:49 PM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC218103:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h40
4:17 PM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW846974:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
4:49 PM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC215934:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h40
5:17 PM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW847025:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
5:49 PM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC218095:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h40
6:17 PM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW847086:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
6:49 PM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC215956:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h41
7:18 PM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW847147:06 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h43
7:49 PM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC218037:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h40
8:17 PM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW8473410:07 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h42
10:49 PM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89595 · P2420510:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h12
11:47 PM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)1 transfer
Northern RailG89599 · P2420811:02 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
1h30
12:32 AM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressW8473811:10 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
0h43
11:53 PM Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)

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Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.

There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 17:37. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 38m.

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
46 km
Average train duration
42m
Cheapest ticket price
€3
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
8
Fastest train
38m
First train
5:07 AM
Last train
5:37 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
1 day
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: Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) trainsTranspennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 Transpennine Express Duration
40m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
€5
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

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 East Midlands Railway Duration
38m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
€3
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 Northern Rail Duration
1h 4m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
€6
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

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average east_midlands_trains Duration
40m
Cheapest east_midlands_trains Price
€16
east_midlands_trains frequency
10 a day

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Trains Limited Duration
1h 5m
Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price
€13
Northern Trains Limited frequency
2 a day

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average TransPennine Express Duration
41m
Cheapest TransPennine Express Price
€27
TransPennine Express frequency
9 a day

FAQs: Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) 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 South Parkway (LPY), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) can start from as little as €3 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) is €10; 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 South Parkway (LPY) is 38m to travel the 46 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 South Parkway (LPY) leaves at 5:07 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) leaves at 5:37 PM.
Yes,there are 8 direct trains a day from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) with Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway. 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 South Parkway (LPY). You can choose between East Midlands Railway. East Midlands Railway trains take around 38m
When taking a train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY), you can count on Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway for the best way to get you to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY). You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is worth doing with a journey time of 38m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)

Most Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) trains use the Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) 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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