The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Pier Head Station takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pier Head Station. 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) and Pier Head Station. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Pier Head Station at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 24m • 1 change

1h 13m • 1 change

1h 27m • 1 change

1h 12m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pier Head Station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Pier Head Station station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pier Head Station train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pier Head Station train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pier Head Station train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Pier Head Station is 48 km. The road distance is 73 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £17–26 and the journey takes 52 min. Two other operators also service this route.