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From Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport, take the fastest train in 1h 9m, typically 1h 25m. Daily, 116 trains depart from Liverpool Lime Street, with the first at 00:18 and the last at 23:36. Check real-time updates for train times, delays, and cancellations. TrainPal saves you time, effort, and money.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05:06 Liverpool Lime Street | 06:32 Manchester Airport | On time | 1h 26m | TransPennine Express | Find tickets | |
05:54 Liverpool Lime Street | 07:09 Manchester Airport | On time | 1h 15m | TransPennine Express | Find tickets | |
06:00 Liverpool Lime Street | 07:25 Manchester Airport | On time | 1h 25m | Northern | Find tickets | |
06:14 Liverpool Lime Street | 07:36 Manchester Airport | On time | 1h 22m | TransPennine Express | Find tickets | |
06:14 Liverpool Lime Street | 07:45 Manchester Airport | On time | 1h 31m | TransPennine Express | Find tickets |
Effortlessly plan your journey from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport. Discover the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, travel duration, and pricing options to enhance your trip.
| First train | 00:18 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 23:36 |
| Departure station | Liverpool Lime Street |
| Arrival station | Manchester Airport |
| Distance | 29 miles (47 km) |
| Journey time | From 1h 9m |
| Price | From £2.60 |
| Train operators | Northern, East Midlands Railway, TransPennine Express |
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Travel from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport in just 1 hr 25 min with direct trains from Northern. Along the way, soak up views of quaint villages like Eccles and Cheadle before arriving at the airport for your onward travels.
Northern provides commuter and medium-distance intercity train services to the northern counties of England, serving major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, York, Leeds, and Sheffield.
This centrally-located railway station is easily accessible by local Merseyrail trains, buses or taxis. And if you’re coming from Liverpool city centre, its Lime Street location is just a 10-minute walk from Church Street.
Liverpool Lime Street station has nine platforms, with platforms 1–6 serving long-distance routes. The Wirral line of Merseyrail services connects the station to Liverpool Central and other parts of the city and region.
Other operators include Northern, TransPennine Express, East Midland, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales, providing links to popular destinations such as London, Newcastle, Manchester and Norwich.
Direct trains from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport have around 21 stops, which often include stations like St. Helen's Junction, Eccles, Manchester Oxford Road, Manchester Piccadilly and Heald Green. Stops may vary according to route and departure time, so consult your journey for exact stops.
Once you arrive at Manchester Airport station, accessing the terminals from the platforms is quite easy. The Sky Link walkway connects the station and the terminals, and the route is signposted along the way.
In addition to Northern, other operators serving Manchester Airport include TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales. The station offers connections to Manchester Piccadilly, Blackpool, Crewe, Glasgow and, of course, Liverpool Lime Street.
Manchester Airport offers plenty of opportunities for shopping, dining and relaxing. For the latter, their three lounges offer three different levels of luxury service: Standard, Premium and Exclusive. 1903 Lounge, the Premium option, offers bespoke daily food menus, premium complimentary drinks, and exciting views of the runway – the perfect way to start your travels.
Northern does not offer a First Class option on their trains. With your standard ticket, you can expect free Wi-Fi, power points on new trains, and a priority seating system for passengers who need it.
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