The average train between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester. 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 15 minutes between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool Lime Street is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:37 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Liverpool Lime Street station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Book your Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester is 49.8 km. The road distance is 50 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £11–19 and the journey takes 34 min. Two other operators also service this route.