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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Liverpool South Parkway | Manchester Oxford Road | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Liverpool Lime Street | Manchester Victoria | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Liverpool South Parkway | Manchester Oxford Road | No tags | ||||
| Train | Liverpool South Parkway | Manchester Oxford Road | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Liverpool South Parkway | Manchester Oxford Road | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Liverpool to Manchester
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Liverpool to Manchester 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 Liverpool to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Liverpool to Manchester start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £10. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Liverpool to Manchester?
The average train journey time from Liverpool to Manchester is 51m, covering a distance of 31 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 31m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Liverpool to Manchester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 56 trains available per day, including services from Northern, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Liverpool to Manchester?
The earliest train from Liverpool to Manchester departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:56.
Which is the best train operator from Liverpool to Manchester?
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 Liverpool to Manchester?
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 Liverpool to Manchester?
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 Liverpool to Manchester?
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.
The cheapest trip from Liverpool to Manchester was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £4To 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 £4 to £34 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 £4, which is on 2025-12-13.
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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