- Distance: 31.8 mi
- Duration: 45 min
The average train between Manchester and Liverpool James Street takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Manchester to Liverpool James Street. 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 20 minutes between Manchester and Liverpool James Street. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Liverpool James Street at 6:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 45 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 James Street station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
Manchester to Liverpool James Street train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Manchester to Liverpool James Street train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Manchester to Liverpool James Street train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Manchester and Liverpool James Street is 50.7 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 36 min. Two other operators also service this route.
