The average train between Liverpool and Manchester docks takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 58 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Liverpool to Manchester docks. 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 30 minutes between Liverpool and Manchester docks. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Manchester docks at 5:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Manchester docks. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Manchester docks station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Liverpool to Manchester docks train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Manchester docks train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Pomona station.
The distance between Liverpool and Manchester docks is 46.9 km. The road distance is 54 km.
There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Manchester docks. However, you can take the train to Manchester Victoria, walk to Victoria, take the vehicle to Pomona, then walk to Manchester docks. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester docks via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, and Pomona in around 1h 14m.
