Next train departures

Next departures from Manchester to Liverpool on 10 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	15:00	Deansgate	53m	15:53	Liverpool Lime Street	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:41	Manchester Oxford Road	36m	09:17	Liverpool South Parkway	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:11	Manchester Oxford Road	38m	08:49	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:46	Manchester Oxford Road	51m	09:37	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:41	Manchester Oxford Road	36m	10:17	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:11	Manchester Oxford Road	38m	08:49	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:46	Manchester Oxford Road	52m	10:38	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	15:41	Manchester Oxford Road	36m	16:17	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Liverpool on 11 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:23	Manchester Victoria	39m	09:02	Liverpool Lime Street	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	15:41	Manchester Oxford Road	34m	16:15	Liverpool South Parkway	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:46	Deansgate	51m	09:37	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:10	Manchester Oxford Road	39m	09:49	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	16:41	Manchester Oxford Road	34m	17:15	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:10	Manchester Oxford Road	39m	09:49	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	16:48	Deansgate	51m	17:39	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	15:41	Manchester Oxford Road	48m	16:29	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Liverpool on 12 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	15:00	Deansgate	53m	15:53	Liverpool Lime Street	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:41	Manchester Oxford Road	36m	09:17	Liverpool South Parkway	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:11	Manchester Oxford Road	38m	08:49	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:46	Manchester Oxford Road	51m	09:37	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:41	Manchester Oxford Road	36m	10:17	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:11	Manchester Oxford Road	38m	08:49	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:46	Manchester Oxford Road	52m	10:38	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	15:41	Manchester Oxford Road	36m	16:17	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Liverpool on 13 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:46	Manchester Oxford Road	1h 9m	09:55	Liverpool Lime Street	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:41	Manchester Oxford Road	36m	09:17	Liverpool South Parkway	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:11	Manchester Oxford Road	38m	08:49	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:46	Manchester Oxford Road	51m	09:37	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:41	Manchester Oxford Road	36m	10:17	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:11	Manchester Oxford Road	38m	08:49	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:46	Manchester Oxford Road	52m	10:38	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	15:41	Manchester Oxford Road	36m	16:17	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Liverpool on 14 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:46	Manchester Oxford Road	1h 9m	09:55	Liverpool Lime Street	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:41	Manchester Oxford Road	36m	09:17	Liverpool South Parkway	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:11	Manchester Oxford Road	38m	08:49	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:46	Manchester Oxford Road	51m	09:37	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:41	Manchester Oxford Road	36m	10:17	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:11	Manchester Oxford Road	38m	08:49	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:46	Manchester Oxford Road	52m	10:38	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	15:41	Manchester Oxford Road	36m	16:17	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Liverpool on 15 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:46	Manchester Oxford Road	1h 9m	09:55	Liverpool Lime Street	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:41	Manchester Oxford Road	36m	09:17	Liverpool South Parkway	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:11	Manchester Oxford Road	38m	08:49	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:46	Manchester Oxford Road	51m	09:37	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:41	Manchester Oxford Road	36m	10:17	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:11	Manchester Oxford Road	38m	08:49	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:46	Manchester Oxford Road	52m	10:38	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	15:41	Manchester Oxford Road	36m	16:17	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Liverpool on 16 October
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:46	Manchester Oxford Road	51m	09:37	Liverpool South Parkway	Cheapest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:41	Manchester Oxford Road	36m	09:17	Liverpool South Parkway	Fastest
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:11	Manchester Oxford Road	38m	08:49	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:41	Manchester Oxford Road	36m	10:17	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:46	Manchester Oxford Road	52m	10:38	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	08:11	Manchester Oxford Road	38m	08:49	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	15:41	Manchester Oxford Road	36m	16:17	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	15:46	Manchester Oxford Road	52m	16:38	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Manchester to Liverpool

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Liverpool. The journey takes about 48 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24train per day

48mAverage duration

30 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£4 - £13	Average duration1h 8m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£4 - £36	Average duration48m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Manchester and Liverpool?

Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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Liverpool

A
Liverpool One
Canning Pl, Liverpool L1, UK
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Train Companies

Transpennine Express

3.6/524 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi5.0

Northern

4.1/530 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi3.5

Based on 30 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Northern ticket prices on this trip start at £4

Northern Manchester Liverpool recent customer reviews

New to Manchester. Very poor signage to Deansgate station so missed the train. Very stressful.

Michael S.

6 August 2023

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi5.0

GB train companies: FlixTrain, RegioJet, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, ScotRail, Transpennine Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Liverpool by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Liverpool?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Liverpool start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £8. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Liverpool?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Liverpool is 48m, covering a distance of 30 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 34m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Liverpool route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 24 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, Northern, East Midlands Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Liverpool?
The earliest train from Manchester to Liverpool departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 22:47.
Which is the best train operator from Manchester to Liverpool?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Liverpool?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Manchester to Liverpool?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Liverpool?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/10

£11

09/10

£6

Today

£6

11/10

£7

12/10

£5

13/10

£5

14/10

£5

15/10

£5

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Liverpool was searched and found on 12 Oct 2026 with a price of £5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Liverpool as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £5 to £29 for a train ticket from Manchester to Liverpool based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2026-10-12.

Usually Transpennine Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.