Trains tickets from Liverpool to Manchester

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Today24 Apr
from US$7
Tomorrow25 Apr
from US$8
Sat26 Apr
from US$6
Sun27 Apr
from US$8
Mon28 Apr
Tue29 Apr
from US$21
Wed30 Apr
from US$6
Thu1 May

Trains leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: Liverpool
    Departure location: Liverpool South Parkway
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Oxford Road
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: Liverpool
    Departure location: Liverpool South Parkway
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Oxford Road
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: Liverpool
    Departure location: Liverpool South Parkway
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Oxford Road
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: Liverpool
    Departure location: Liverpool South Parkway
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Oxford Road
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: Liverpool
    Departure location: Liverpool South Parkway
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Oxford Road
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Liverpool to Manchester: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$16
Average train trip duration51m
Number of daily trains57
Earliest train departure06:55
Distance31 miles
Latest train departure23:59

Liverpool to Manchester Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Liverpool - Manchester

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Manchester cost?

    The average train ticket price from Liverpool to Manchester is US$16. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Liverpool to Manchester is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Liverpool to Manchester?

    A train trip between Liverpool and Manchester is around 51m, although the fastest train will take about 34m. This is the time it takes to travel the 31 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Liverpool and Manchester?

    The number of trains from Liverpool to Manchester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 57. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Liverpool to Manchester by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
22/04
US$9
23/04
US$19
Today
US$7
25/04
US$8
26/04
US$6
27/04
US$8
28/04
No data
29/04
US$21
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Liverpool to Manchester was searched and found on 26 Apr 2025 with a price of US$6

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

You can expect to pay from US$6 to US$43 for a train ticket from Liverpool to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$6, which is on 2025-04-26.

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

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Liverpool and Manchester is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Manchester.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Manchester 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 Liverpool and Manchester, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Liverpool to Manchester while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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 travelling more than 17,000 km.

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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