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The average train between Liverpool and Manchester Central takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Liverpool to Manchester Central. 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 Central. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Manchester Central at 12:08 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Liverpool Lime Street station and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
Liverpool to Manchester Central train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Manchester Central train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
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The distance between Liverpool and Manchester Central is 48.9 km. The road distance is 53 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 48 min. Two other operators also service this route.
