The average train between Liverpool and Manchester takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Liverpool to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Liverpool and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:28 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
Liverpool to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Book your Liverpool to Manchester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Liverpool and Manchester is 49.7 km. The road distance is 50 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–21 and the journey takes 34 min. Two other operators also service this route.
