First train | 3:40 am | |
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Last train | 12:18 am | |
Departure station | Liverpool | |
Arrival station | Manchester | |
Journey time | From 31m | |
Distance | 31 miles (50 km) | |
Frequency | 228 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From $3.80 | |
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Hoping to spend some time in Manchester and need more information on how to take the train from Liverpool to Manchester? You’ve come to the right place!
On average, the train journey from Liverpool to Manchester takes around 51 minutes but can take around 35 minutes on the fastest services. As there are around 150 trains running on this popular route each day, you can make yourself comfortable as there’s no need to make any changes along the way.
When traveling on this route, you’ll board a train at Liverpool Lime Street operated by either East Midlands Railway (EMR) or TransPennine Express. No matter who you travel with, you’ll enjoy generous luggage space and comfortable seating. If you’re traveling with EMR, you’ll arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station. However, if you’re traveling with TransPennine Express, you’ll arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Once you’ve exited the station, you can start to explore the city’s famous landmarks and neighborhoods. There are so many things to do and see in Manchester, it can be difficult to know where to start. To help inspire your trip, check out our guide to the best things to do in Manchester, including a trip to Manchester Art Gallery and the National Football Museum.
If you’d like to take advantage of the cheapest train tickets, try traveling during Off-Peak times, as tickets are generally cheaper outside of morning/evening rush hours between Monday and Friday. To save even more money, try and book an Advance ticket – they are usually released 12 weeks prior to the departure date and tend to be cheaper than purchasing tickets on the day of travel.
Want to book? Start a search for cheap train tickets from Liverpool to Manchester today! There’s no need to wait, just head to our Journey Planner at the top of the page. If you’d like to know more about the journey first, continue reading for train timetables, tips on finding cheap train tickets and FAQs including first and last train times.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.