Train tickets from Manchester to Liverpool

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Next departures for Manchester to Liverpool on November 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Northern
    Deansgate
    Liverpool South ParkwayCheapest
    East Midlands Railway
      Manchester Oxford Road
      Liverpool South ParkwayFastest
      Transpennine Express
        Manchester Oxford Road
        Liverpool South ParkwayNo tags
        Northern
          Deansgate
          Liverpool South ParkwayNo tags
          East Midlands Railway
            Manchester Oxford Road
            Liverpool South ParkwayNo tags

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            Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Liverpool

            We recommend carpooling

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Liverpool. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            1carpool per day
            40mAverage Duration
            32 milesDistance
            2kgCO₂ emissions
            Average Price$6 - $35Average Duration1h 19m
            1kg CO₂e
            Average Price$5 - $15,038Average Duration52m
            1kg CO₂e
            Carpool
            Average Price$4 - $4Average Duration40m
            2kg CO₂e

            Train Manchester to Liverpool: Trip Overview

            Please note, this information is subject to change.

            Average ticket price$13
            Average train trip duration52m
            Number of daily trains62
            Earliest train departure7:00am
            Distance28 miles (45 km)
            Latest train departure11:56pm

            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
            10/30
            $11
            10/31
            $10
            Today
            $9
            11/02
            $9
            11/03
            $7
            11/04
            $6
            11/05
            $5
            11/06
            $7
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Manchester to Liverpool was searched and found on Nov 5, 2025 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 $13,940 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 2025-11-05.

            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.

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            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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