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Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street train route details

First train
First train
05:30
Last train
Last train
23:59
Departure city
Departure city
Manchester
Arrival station
Arrival station
Liverpool Lime Street
Journey time
Journey time
38m
Distance
Distance
51 km
Price
Price
AU$ 5.26*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Northern, East Midlands Railway, TransPennine Express

What are the next train times from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street?

Check all Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street journeys scheduled for today, complete with key details such as train times, whether the service is direct, total travel time, and the train operator - everything you need to travel today
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05:30
51m, Direct
Manchester
06:21
Liverpool Lime Street
Northern
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05:53
38m, Direct
Manchester
06:31
Liverpool Lime Street
TransPennine Express
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06:00
53m, Direct
Manchester
06:53
Liverpool Lime Street
Northern
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06:11
50m, Direct
Manchester
07:01
Liverpool Lime Street
TransPennine Express
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06:32
1h 20m, Direct
Manchester
07:52
Liverpool Lime Street
Northern
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06:54
38m, Direct
Manchester
07:32
Paris
TransPennine Express
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Explore the cheapest prices to Liverpool Lime Street from Manchester this week

Typical ticket prices between Manchester and Liverpool Lime Street are around AU$ 5.26, though selecting Off-Peak or Advance fares can make your trip even more budget-friendly. Explore the options below to secure the price that suits you best!

Cheapest train of the day
AU$ 8.96
14:0014:53
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AU$ 8.96
Tue19May
Cheapest train of the day
AU$ 8.96
14:4615:55
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AU$ 8.96
Wed20May
Cheapest train of the day
AU$ 7.40
13:4614:55
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AU$ 7.40
Thu21May
Cheapest train of the day
AU$ 10.33
08:0008:53
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AU$ 10.33
Fri22May
Cheapest train of the day
AU$ 9.35
19:4620:55
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AU$ 9.35
Sat23May
Cheapest train of the day
AU$ 5.26
07:4808:53
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AU$ 5.26
Sun24May
Cheapest train of the day
AU$ 6.24
06:0006:53
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AU$ 6.24
Mon25May
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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Where to stay near Liverpool Lime Street

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    Hope Street Hotel
    40 Hope St
    9.3/10
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  • The Glebe Hotel
    The Glebe Hotel
    195 County Rd, Walton
    9.2/10
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  • Holiday Inn Express LIVERPOOL - CENTRAL by IHG
    Holiday Inn Express LIVERPOOL - CENTRAL by IHG
    125 Duke Street
    9.2/10
    135 review
  • Hard Days Night Hotel Liverpool
    Hard Days Night Hotel Liverpool
    N John St
    9.2/10
    137 review
  • Holiday Inn Express LIVERPOOL - ROYAL ALBERT DOCK by IHG
    Holiday Inn Express LIVERPOOL - ROYAL ALBERT DOCK by IHG
    Britannia Pavilion, Albert Dock
    9.4/10
    53 review
  • The Sir Thomas Hotel
    The Sir Thomas Hotel
    24 Sir Thomas St
    7.7/10
    111 review
  • Crowne Plaza LIVERPOOL JOHN LENNON AIRPORT by IHG
    Crowne Plaza LIVERPOOL JOHN LENNON AIRPORT by IHG
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