Trains from Liverpool to Manchester

Liverpool to Manchester train information

Which operators can I use?

There are several train providers across the UK & Europe but the services between Liverpool in England to Manchester in England are operated by TransPennine Express.

How long is the train?

Using the train is a quick and convenient way to get to Manchester from Liverpool. The average journey time from Liverpool to Manchester is 0h55m to cover the 31 miles.

What is the price of the train?

According to our data, the starting fare to take the train in the next month is £1.79. This price is based on an adult ticket and does not include the money you can save with a railcard.

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

The Prices for train tickets Liverpool to Manchester are increasing if you don't book early. According to our data, if you buy your train 1 month in advance, you can find tickets from £3 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £8 for your train. Thus, you may save 59% on the price of your ticket by booking 1 month in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

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

Best prices for Liverpool to Manchester trains

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

Discount Liverpool - Manchester train tickets

National Railcards can offer great value for money if you're travelling by train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you can get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to save money for your Liverpool Manchester train ticket.

How much can I save with a railcard?

In order to understand the benefits of a railcard, you can calculate how many trips you need to break even. You will see that usually only a few trips are needed.

For your assessment, you have to include the railcard cost, for instance £30, your savings on each trip (i.e.: 34%) and the cost of your ticket. The average price of a Liverpool Manchester ticket is £5.12 (1).

Divide the railcard cost by the saving: £30/34%= £88. Now divide £88 by £5.12: £88/£5.12 = 17.19. It will take you about 18 trips from Manchester to Liverpool (one way journey) with your railcard to break even.

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 rail fares, thus you will save 1/3 on most train fares.

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