- Distance: 31.6 mi
- Duration: 50 min
The average train between Manchester and Liverpool Central Station takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Manchester to Liverpool Central 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 15 minutes between Manchester and Liverpool Central Station. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Liverpool Central Station at 12:31 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Liverpool Central Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Manchester to Liverpool Central Station train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Manchester to Liverpool Central Station train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Manchester to Liverpool Central Station train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Manchester and Liverpool Central Station is 49.9 km. The road distance is 51 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £11–20 and the journey takes 38 min. Two other operators also service this route.
