Liverpool to Manchester by train
Travelling from Liverpool to Manchester by train takes about 1h 05m, run by Northern Rail. A quicker option we found is bus, at 45m. The train is still the cheapest.
A closer look at the Train journey
What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.
- Ticket price
- €2
- Total journey
- 1h 05m
- Change
- direct
- Operator
- Northern Rail
Omio catalogue, Oct 11 · For the route, not a chosen day
The journey, step by step
- 1Liverpool to ManchesterNorthern Rail1h 05m
The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Departures from Liverpool to Manchester
Northern Rail runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:00 and the last at 19:19.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Rail | 40 | 06:00 | 19:19 |
All departures
- 06:00
- 06:14
- 07:00
- 07:19
- 07:48
- 08:02
- 08:19
- 08:51
- 09:00
- 09:19
- 09:51
- 10:00
- 10:19
- 10:51
- 11:00
- 11:19
- 11:51
- 12:00
- 12:19
- 12:51
- 13:00
- 13:19
- 13:51
- 14:00
- 14:19
- 14:51
- 15:00
- 15:19
- 15:51
- 16:00
- 16:19
- 16:51
- 17:00
- 17:19
- 17:51
- 18:00
- 18:19
- 18:51
- 19:00
- 19:19
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Train facts for this route
These come from the timetables and station records we hold for the train only. A line we cannot back with data is left out.
- Train operators
- Northern Rail
- Timetable
- First train at 06:00, last at 19:19, 40 a day with Northern Rail.
- Good to know
- Direct train, no change on the way.
Before you travel
Which station?
The departure and arrival stations are not in this observation. Check them with your ticket provider.
Plan the change
The connection time is not stated for this route. Check the provider's rules on connections when you plan the trip.
Baggage and ticket conditions
Baggage allowance and ticket conditions depend on the provider you choose and the fare type. This record holds neither, so check the change and cancellation terms before you buy.
Accessibility
Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.
Other ways to travel
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | €2Omio catalogue, Oct 11 | 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Bus€2Omio catalogue, Oct 1145m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Oct 11
Train: cheapest fare by day, Liverpool to Manchester
The lowest fare Omio listed for each day, connections included. Pick a day to see its trips and book.
Fares checked on Sun, Oct 11.
Liverpool to Manchester by train: common questions
How long does Liverpool to Manchester take by train?
About 1h 05m, with no transfer.
How much is a train ticket from Liverpool to Manchester?
Omio publishes €2 for this route. It describes the route rather than a particular day, and it can change.
Who runs the train from Liverpool to Manchester?
Northern Rail. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the bus better?
The bus is faster at 45m. The train wins on price.
Where else this route goes
Route guides
- Liverpool Manchester train
- Liverpool to Manchester by train
- train ticket Liverpool to Manchester
- how long is the train from Liverpool to Manchester