4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €4, and a bus costs an average of €5.
Distance: 50 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€8 Average price Cheapest | €8 Average price |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Manchester
How to get from Liverpool to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBusCheapest
L10011Fastest
L36643Other options
Y12361L07223L36559FlixBusNX171NX170Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jan 10
Jan 11
Jan 12
Jan 13
Jan 14
Jan 15
Jan 16
Jan 17
Jan 18
Jan 19
Jan 20
Jan 21
Jan 22
Jan 23
Jan 24
Jan 25
Jan 26
Jan 27
Jan 28
Jan 29
Jan 30
General Information About the Journey from Liverpool to Manchester
Liverpool and Manchester are two of North England's most visited cities. Less than 55 kilometres apart, the most convenient methods of travel between these two cities are train or bus. The quickest is to travel by train, with direct journeys from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria taking around half an hour, while buses generally take just under an hour.
Buses from Liverpool to Manchester
Buses to Manchester depart from Liverpool Coach Station on Norton Street and arrive at Manchester's Central Coach Station on Chorlton Street. Bus services are primarily provided by National Express and Megabus. Shuttle buses by Terravision also operate between Liverpool's Lennon Airport and Manchester's city centre. Buses depart Liverpool's main bus station up to four times an hour during busy periods, and services are less frequent during the early hours of the morning. Buses from Liverpool can depart from several locations, typically Liverpool Lime Street or Liverpool Coach Station. Services are direct to Manchester with journeys taking between 55 minutes and 1 hour 20 minutes depending on route.
Trains from Liverpool to Manchester
Journeys by train take as little as 33 minutes on selected routes. Direct rail services to Manchester from Liverpool depart from Liverpool Lime Street and can arrive at two principle stations: Oxford Road and Victoria. You can also get indirect services to Manchester Piccadilly and other local stations. Services are provided by a number of rail companies including First Transpennine Express and Northern Rail who offer the most frequent services. Departures are available up to 8 times an hour during busy travel periods, though services are less frequent during the early hours of the morning.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Liverpool to Manchester
Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Liverpool to Manchester.
There are 2 travel options from Liverpool to Manchester: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Manchester is by taking a train with average ticket prices of €5 compared to other travel options to Manchester:
A train is €1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Liverpool to Manchester costing on average €5.
The quickest way to travel to Manchester from Liverpool is by train, which takes on average 34 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes on average 1 h 5 min.
The distance between Liverpool and Manchester is around 49 km.
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Manchester is:
- 25 coaches per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Liverpool and Manchester as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Liverpool to Manchester:
- Most travellers catch their coach from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Most travellers take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Liverpool to Manchester:
- You can take a coach from Liverpool to Manchester with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Arriva North West or Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire. Cheap tickets can be found for €5 with FlixBus from Liverpool to Manchester.
- You can travel from Liverpool to Manchester by train with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express or east_midlands_trains. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €5 with East Midlands Trains from Liverpool to Manchester.
Yes, there are direct routes from Liverpool to Manchester with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct coach to Manchester with National Express or FlixBus with 24 direct coaches per day.
- You'll find 11 direct trains a day to Manchester with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express or east_midlands_trains.
Direct services to Manchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
Travelling from Liverpool to Manchester: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
