The average train between Manchester Central and Liverpool takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Manchester Central to Liverpool. 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 Manchester Central and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Central is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 12:49 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Central station and arriving at Liverpool station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
Manchester Central to Liverpool train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester Central to Liverpool train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Manchester Central to Liverpool train tickets online with TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Manchester Central and Liverpool is 48.9 km. The road distance is 55 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 49 min. Two other operators also service this route.
