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

The cheapest train tickets from Liverpool to Manchester start from €3. The average price for this train route is around €13. 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 52m, covering a distance of 50 km. 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 59 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.

Train Liverpool to Manchester from €3

Next train departures

Next departures from Liverpool to Manchester on 23 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Liverpool Lime Street	55m	07:55	Deansgate	Cheapest
Train	15:02	Liverpool South Parkway	35m	15:37	Manchester Oxford Road	Fastest
Train	07:29	Liverpool South Parkway	38m	08:07	Manchester Oxford Road	No tags
Train	07:35	Liverpool South Parkway	58m	08:33	Manchester Oxford Road	No tags
Train	07:59	Liverpool South Parkway	38m	08:37	Manchester Oxford Road	No tags

Next departures from Liverpool to Manchester on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Liverpool Lime Street	1h 2m	08:02	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	15:02	Liverpool South Parkway	35m	15:37	Manchester Oxford Road	Fastest
Train	07:29	Liverpool South Parkway	38m	08:07	Manchester Oxford Road	No tags
Train	07:35	Liverpool South Parkway	58m	08:33	Manchester Oxford Road	No tags
Train	07:59	Liverpool South Parkway	38m	08:37	Manchester Oxford Road	No tags

Next departures from Liverpool to Manchester on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:39	Liverpool South Parkway	54m	17:33	Deansgate	Cheapest
Train	09:31	Liverpool South Parkway	36m	10:07	Manchester Oxford Road	Fastest
Train	08:23	Liverpool South Parkway	41m	09:04	Manchester Oxford Road	No tags
Train	09:39	Liverpool South Parkway	56m	10:35	Deansgate	No tags
Train	15:01	Liverpool South Parkway	37m	15:38	Manchester Oxford Road	No tags

Next departures from Liverpool to Manchester on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:22	Liverpool Lime Street	1h 11m	16:33	Manchester Oxford Road	Cheapest
Train	15:54	Liverpool Lime Street	34m	16:28	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	07:29	Liverpool South Parkway	38m	08:07	Manchester Oxford Road	No tags
Train	07:35	Liverpool South Parkway	58m	08:33	Manchester Oxford Road	No tags
Train	07:59	Liverpool South Parkway	38m	08:37	Manchester Oxford Road	No tags

Next departures from Liverpool to Manchester on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:39	Liverpool South Parkway	54m	16:33	Manchester Oxford Road	Cheapest
Train	15:54	Liverpool Lime Street	34m	16:28	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	07:29	Liverpool South Parkway	38m	08:07	Manchester Oxford Road	No tags
Train	07:35	Liverpool South Parkway	58m	08:33	Manchester Oxford Road	No tags
Train	07:59	Liverpool South Parkway	38m	08:37	Manchester Oxford Road	No tags

Next departures from Liverpool to Manchester on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:00	Liverpool Lime Street	1h 2m	16:02	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	15:54	Liverpool Lime Street	34m	16:28	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	07:29	Liverpool South Parkway	38m	08:07	Manchester Oxford Road	No tags
Train	07:35	Liverpool South Parkway	58m	08:33	Manchester Oxford Road	No tags
Train	07:59	Liverpool South Parkway	38m	08:37	Manchester Oxford Road	No tags

Next departures from Liverpool to Manchester on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:22	Liverpool Lime Street	1h 11m	16:33	Manchester Oxford Road	Cheapest
Train	15:54	Liverpool Lime Street	34m	16:28	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	07:29	Liverpool South Parkway	38m	08:07	Manchester Oxford Road	No tags
Train	07:35	Liverpool South Parkway	58m	08:33	Manchester Oxford Road	No tags
Train	07:59	Liverpool South Parkway	38m	08:37	Manchester Oxford Road	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Liverpool to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just €6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

51 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price€5 - €130	Average duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€3 - €13,148	Average duration52m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price€6 - €6	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Liverpool and Manchester?

Liverpool

A
Liverpool One
Canning Pl, Liverpool L1, UK
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Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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Train Companies

Northern

4/527 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.4

Transpennine Express

3.5/523 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi5

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, FlixTrain

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 €3. The average price for this train route is around €13. 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 52m, covering a distance of 50 km. 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 59 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.

Best price found

21/01

€8

22/01

€8

Today

€4

24/01

€5

25/01

€5

26/01

€5

27/01

€6

28/01

€4

The cheapest trip from Liverpool to Manchester was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of €4

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 €4 to €39 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 2026-01-28.

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.