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Manchester to Liverpool by train

Best price £ 2.90
Journey duration 1 h 7 min
Connections per day 121
First departure 07:12
Last departure 22:53
Distance 31 mi

Ticket price Manchester - Liverpool every day

 
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Route Summary by train

Connections
121
Carriers
7
Minimum price
£ 2.90
Maximum price
£ 30.20
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Northern
Duration: 57 min
Deansgate - Liverpool Lime Street
07:28 - 08:25
£ 2.90
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Northern
Duration: 57 min
Manchester Victoria - Liverpool Lime Street
09:59 - 10:56
£ 2.90
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Northern
Duration: 57 min
Deansgate - Liverpool Lime Street
11:28 - 12:25
£ 2.90
Northern-logo
Northern
Duration: 58 min
Deansgate - Liverpool Lime Street
12:28 - 13:26
£ 2.90
Northern-logo
Northern
Duration: 1 h
Deansgate - Liverpool Lime Street
14:28 - 15:28
£ 2.90
Northern-logo
Northern
Duration: 57 min
Deansgate - Liverpool Lime Street
15:28 - 16:25
£ 2.90
Northern-logo
Northern
Duration: 59 min
Deansgate - Liverpool Lime Street
16:28 - 17:27
£ 2.90

How long is the journey from Manchester to Liverpool by train?

The journey between Manchester and Liverpool runs for about 31 mi and usually takes approximately 1 h 7 min. However, this figure is an average and will vary according to a number of factors. Depending on the method of transport that you choose, you might be able to arrive in less time. The shortest time in which you can complete this journey is 33 min. If you are trying to get from Manchester to Liverpool as quickly as possible, look for express routes or non-stopping services. Direct routes are not always the fastest way to travel. At times, you may even find a quicker route that involves a connection in another city.

What time are the first and last departures from Manchester to Liverpool?

If you prefer to travel early, you will usually find the first departure from Manchester to Liverpool leaving at 07:12. Although things may change depending on the day, in general the last daily departure leaves at 22:53.If you have some flexibility over the day on which you travel, you might find more options available to you. For example, some providers may only run early morning routes on weekdays, when people are traveling to work. You will often find fewer options available on weekends or public holidays.

Which stations can I use on the Manchester to Liverpool route?

You can depart from Manchester at stations such as Manchester Piccadilly [ MAN ], Manchester Oxford Road [ MCO ], Manchester Airport [ MIA ], Manchester Victoria [ MCV ], Manchester Oxford Road, Manchester Victoria and Deansgate. At the end of the journey, you will be able to arrive in Liverpool at the following stations: Liverpool Lime Street [ LIV ], Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool South Parkway. Some of these stations may only be served by particular travel providers. Because of this, there may not be a direct connection between all the stations in Manchester and Liverpool. Plan your journey carefully, as it may be necessary to make another connection before departure or after arrival.

How many times a day do journeys run from Manchester to Liverpool?

The route from Manchester to Liverpool is served by providers including Nationalrail, SBB, Northern, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport For Wales and Avanti West Coast. From this list of transport providers, there are up to 271 departures each day. However, this exact number will vary. On average, journeys depart from Manchester 121 times per day. This number includes all the transport providers that serve the route. When traveling from Manchester to Liverpool, you may choose to use an indirect route, involving connections. If you prefer not to do this, you will find an average of 72 direct journeys each day. However, indirect routes open up more possibilities for flexible travelers. On average, there are 49 journeys with one change or more each day. These numbers are all averages. They can slightly vary depending on the day of the week, the season of the year, local festivals, and other factors.

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