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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Manchester Oxford Road | Liverpool South Parkway | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Manchester Victoria | Liverpool Lime Street | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Manchester Oxford Road | Liverpool South Parkway | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Manchester Oxford Road | Liverpool South Parkway | No tags | ||||
| Train | Manchester Oxford Road | Liverpool South Parkway | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Liverpool. 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 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 £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 Manchester to Liverpool?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Liverpool is 52m, covering a distance of 28 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 31m 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 63 trains available per day, including services from Northern, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales.
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 23:55.
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.
The cheapest trip from Manchester to Liverpool was searched and found on 4 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 Manchester to Liverpool as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £4 to £10,946 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 £4, which is on 2025-12-04.
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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