Manchester to Liverpool trains

A quick and frequent service connecting the two largest cities in North West England. Northern and TransPennine Express both run regular services, with the fastest taking around 50 minutes.

From
£13
Duration
50m
Distance
56 km
Frequency
Every 10-15 minutes

Route information

Operators
Northern, TransPennine Express
Departure stations
Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Oxford Road, Manchester Victoria
Arrival stations
Liverpool Lime Street
Typical journey time
50m
Services
Every 10-15 minutes

Travel tips

  • 1Northern trains are cheapest; TPE is faster with fewer stops
  • 2Services run from both Piccadilly and Oxford Road stations
  • 3Anytime day returns are good value for day trips
  • 4Liverpool Lime Street is in the heart of the city centre