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Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street train route details

First train
First train
10:00
Last train
Last train
18:04
Departure city
Departure city
Manchester
Arrival station
Arrival station
Liverpool Lime Street
Journey time
Journey time
36m
Distance
Distance
32 miles
Price
Price
£3.20*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Northern, East Midlands Railway, TransPennine Express

What are the next train times from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street?

Explore all upcoming journeys from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street happening today, including departure and arrival times, whether it's a direct service, travel duration, and who will be providing your route - everything you need to know for catching the train today
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05:30
51m, Direct
Manchester Victoria
06:21
Liverpool Lime Street
Northern
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05:48
43m, 1 change
Manchester Oxford Road
06:31
Liverpool Lime Street
Transport for WalesTransPennine Express
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05:53
38m, Direct
Manchester Victoria
06:31
Liverpool Lime Street
TransPennine Express
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05:57
56m, Direct
Manchester Oxford Road
06:53
Liverpool Lime Street
Northern
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06:00
53m, Direct
Deansgate
06:53
Liverpool Lime Street
Northern
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06:11
50m, Direct
Manchester Oxford Road
07:01
Paris
TransPennine Express
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Explore the cheapest prices to Liverpool Lime Street from Manchester this week
Ticket prices for Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street typically cost around £3.20, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!
Cheapest train of the day
£5.30
08:4609:55
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£5.30
Tue18Aug
Cheapest train of the day
£4.60
19:4620:55
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£4.60
Wed19Aug
Cheapest train of the day
£4.60
15:4616:55
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£4.60
Thu20Aug
Cheapest train of the day
£4.60
21:4622:55
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£4.60
Fri21Aug
Cheapest train of the day
£3.80
11:4612:55
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£3.80
Sat22Aug
Cheapest train of the day
£4.40
17:4118:29
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£4.40
Sun23Aug
Cheapest train of the day
£3.20
21:4622:55
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£3.20
Mon24Aug
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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

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  • Radisson Red Liverpool
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