Trains tickets from Manchester to Liverpool

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TodayMay 1
from $6
TomorrowMay 2
from $8
SatMay 3
from $6
SunMay 4
from $9
MonMay 5
from $7
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Oxford Road
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Liverpool
    Destination location: Liverpool South Parkway
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Victoria
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Liverpool
    Destination location: Liverpool Lime Street
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Airport
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Liverpool
    Destination location: Liverpool Lime Street
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Airport
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Liverpool
    Destination location: Liverpool Lime Street
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Oxford Road
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Liverpool
    Destination location: Liverpool South Parkway
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Liverpool.

Bus
Average Price$5 - $17Average Duration1h 18m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$6 - $48Average Duration52m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$6 - $6Average Duration2h 20m
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Manchester to Liverpool

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Liverpool. The journey takes about 1 hour 18 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

212bus per day
1h 18mAverage Duration
$5Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Manchester to Liverpool: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$17
Average train trip duration52m
Number of daily trains72
Earliest train departure6:57am
Distance28 miles (45 km)
Latest train departure11:52pm

Manchester to Liverpool Train

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

Best price found
04/29
$6
04/30
$9
Today
$6
05/02
$8
05/03
$6
05/04
$9
05/05
$7
05/06
$8
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Manchester to Liverpool was searched and found on May 1, 2025 with a price of $6

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 $6 to $39 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 $6 which is on 2025-05-03.

Usually RDG_FIRST_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.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

There are many train stations in the world, check it station pages on Busbud to get all information you need.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Liverpool you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Manchester and Liverpool, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Manchester to Liverpool, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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Train from Liverpool to Manchester

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