The average train between Manchester and Waterloo (Station) takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 55 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester to Waterloo (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 and Waterloo (Station). The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Waterloo (Station) at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Waterloo (Station). However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Waterloo (Station) station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Manchester to Waterloo (Station) train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Manchester to Waterloo (Station) train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Waterloo (Merseyside) station.
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The distance between Manchester and Waterloo (Station) is 52.2 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Waterloo (Merseyside) via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 1h 9m.