Trains from Manchester to Liverpool

Manchester to Liverpool train information

There are many train companies across the country & Europe but the journey connecting Manchester in England to Liverpool in England are run by TransPennine Express.

On average, it takes approximately 0h58m by train covering a distance of 31 miles to get to Liverpool from Manchester. The duration may change depending if the train is direct or if you need to make a change.

Based on our data, the lowest fare to travel in the next month is £3.89. This price is based on an adult ticket and does not include the money you can save with a railcard.

Best prices for Manchester to Liverpool train tickets

Manchester - Liverpool prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Manchester to Liverpool by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Manchester to Liverpool will increase if you don't book early. If we look at our data, if you book your seat 7 days in advance, tickets should be available from £4 whereas when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £8 for your journey. Thus, you can save 58% on the price of your ticket by purchasing your seat 7 days in advance rather than on the day you're travelling.

The results are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Manchester to Liverpool trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Manchester and Liverpool by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Liverpool to Manchester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Manchester - Liverpool train tickets

The best way to pay less on your Manchester Liverpool train ticket must be to have a railcard. While regional railcards exist in some areas, National railcards enable you to make savings on most rail fares across the United Kingdom. Everyone is eligible to at least one of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

How much can I save with a railcard?

The main benefit of using a railcard is that it only takes a couple of trips to be profitable.

You will need to purchase at least £88 of train tickets throughout the duration of the railcard's validity for the card to break-even. This number corresponds to the cost of the railcard, £30, divided by the discount, 34%. On every ticket that you buy afterwards, you will save money.

As an example, train tickets from Manchester to Liverpool cost on average £6.76 (1). If you're dividing £88 by £6.76 (£88/£6.76 = 13.02), it turns out that after only 14 one way journeys from Liverpool to Manchester, the railcard will have paid for itself.

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most train fares, so you will save 1/3 on most rail fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey