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 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Manchester Central at 7:58 PM. 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 station and arriving at Manchester Central station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
Liverpool to Manchester Central train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Manchester Central train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Liverpool to Manchester Central train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Liverpool and Manchester Central is 48.9 km. The road distance is 55 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 48 min. Two other operators also service this route.
