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The first coach leaves from Manchester Coach Station at 8.30am, arriving at Liverpool One Bus Station at 10.05am.

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Hello everyone,

It's my first time to come to England,I ask you a reliable site where to find train calendars (are they reliable and on time?).

Alternatively have you any suggestions for Liverpool taxy companies? (I know they are cheaper than the ones in Manchester)

Many thanks!

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Welcome to the forum

There is a railway station at the airport

Liverpool Lime Street railway station is in the city centre and depending on where you are staying it’s probably within walking distance of the station

Liverpool city centre is quite compact and walkable

But if you need a taxi then there will be some at the station

It’s a straightforward journey

Use this for timings

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

You don’t need a taxi from Manchester Airport to Liverpool

When are you coming ?

Just to check if the trains are on strike that’s all

If they are you can get a bus

An example Susanna

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner/?type=single&origin=MIA&destination=LIV&leavingType=departing&leavingDate=300424&leavingHour=11&leavingMin=45&adults=1&extraTime=0#O

Although there are another two trains in between that with a simple Change at Manchester Oxford Road Station, although the Direct Train is the cheapest, I’m seeing the next one today at only £10:30.

Absolutely no need for a Taxi for this journey when it can be done so efficiently by Train.

My logistics are a bit different to yours because my destination is not the city centre. The one time I did go by train was when a friend who lives near Newton-le-Willows station let me park on his drive. The train to the airport was so full that not everyone could get on it. For the return we just missed a train and the next one was cancelled. By car we would have been home by the time we actually started our journey, and when we got into Manchester the train filled up so much it was quite hard to get off at NLW. And both of these were through trains. You have to change in Manchester on some services.

I can't recommend a taxi firm, but that's what I'd do for fast and painless.

only one or to things to watch out for Strikes, Cancellations & Sunday service/works.

allow a good 20 minutes to get to the train station from what ever terminal you land

you can get a direct service to Liverpool or just change at any of the 3 (or 4) Manchester main stops

Manchester Piccadilly*

Manchester Oxford Road*

Manchester Victoria

*Generally the most common ones to change at.

just be careful if traveling back on a Sunday due to works, cancelations (short notice)

have you got the Uber App, in case you need to get a taxi.

although there will be a airport surcharge on top to pay.

Train should be fine

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Train strikes in May 2024: Full list of dates and lines affected

Rail lines are set for disruption in the week following the first May bank holiday as train drivers at 16 rail companies strike on different days.

Monday 29 April 2024 09:17, UK

Train drivers will stage a fresh wave of strikes and overtime bans in May, causing disruption to the rail network.

The strikes are part of a long-running dispute over pay.

Members of Aslef union at 16 rail companies will walk out on different days from 7 to 9 May.

Additionally, all members will refuse to work any overtime from 6 May to 11 May.

Here is a full list of the services affected by strikes and when.

Rail strike dates

Tuesday 7 May

Strikes will affect c2c, Greater Anglia, GTR Great Northern Thameslink, Southeastern, Southern, Gatwick Express and South Western Railway.

Wednesday 8 May

Strikes will affect Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway and West Midlands Trains.

Thursday 9 May

Strikes will affect LNER, Northern Trains and TransPennine Express.

Overtime ban dates

From Monday 6 May to Saturday 11 May union members will not work overtime.

Overtime bans, an action short of a strike, means some services may not be running or may be reduced as drivers refuse to work their rest days.

People are advised to check before they travel, as some areas may have no service.

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How do strikes and overtime bans affect services?

Strikes tend to mean services on lines where members are participating are extremely affected or cancelled entirely, whereas overtime bans often lead to reduced services.

Are there strikes on the Tube too?

There have been regular strikes on London Underground too recently, and while there aren't any planned walkouts for drivers, customer service managers are set to walk out on Friday 26 April in a dispute over terms and conditions.

There will also be an overtime ban for the customer service managers on the following days:

Monday 29 April

Tuesday 30 April

Wednesday 1 May

Tuesday 2 May

Wednesday 3 May

Thursday 4 May

Friday 5 May

The Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) says the action by its members is likely to cause Tube stations to close at the last minute, including on the Saturday following the strike (27 April), while TfL has said on its website "some stations may need to close at short notice".

Despite the warning, a TfL spokesperson has said they aren't expecting significant disruption.

This action follows strike action taken by the same workers on 10 April, which the TSSA said had a "real impact" with "many stations shut at short notice".

They say they are "extremely concerned" about TfL's 'Stations Changes' proposals.

"We have made it clear that our union will not accept the continued threats to our members' roles, locations, terms, and conditions to stand unchallenged," a TSSA spokesperson said.

"We will continue to take sustained action until London Underground is prepared to negotiate with us in good faith."

Commenting on the impending strikes, a TfL spokesperson said: "We are disappointed that TSSA is continuing with this strike action following a consultation process.

"While we don't expect this action will cause significant disruption, we urge TSSA to continue to work with us to help find a resolution.

"There are no planned job losses as part of these vital changes which will improve the service we provide to customers at our stations."

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Why are the strikes still happening?

Aslef rejected a two-year offer of 4% in 2022 and another 4% this year, saying it is way below inflation, and is linked to changes in terms and conditions.

Aslef said train drivers have not had an increase in salary for five years, since their last pay deals expired in 2019.

The union said after its members voted overwhelmingly in February to continue taking industrial action, it asked the train operating companies to hold talks.

General secretary Mick Whelan said the year-old pay offer of 4% and another 4% was "dead in the water".

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Olivia Rodrigo fans at Co-op Live to get extra late-night train service running after show

The 12.36am service on Saturday aims to help more fans get home after the Olivia Rodrigo gig

• 14:13, 29 APR 2024

An extra train service will be running at the weekend to help Olivia Rodrigo fans get home after the singer’s first show at Co-op Live.

The singer, known for hits Driver’s Licence and Bad Idea, is currently set to bring her GUTS tour to the Eastlands music venue, near the Etihad stadium, for two shows this Friday and Saturday (May 3 and 4).

Despite a number of delays affecting the opening of the 23,500 capacity venue, bosses have told the M.E.N they are due to have Co-op Live open with a show from Boogie Wit Da Hoodie this Wednesday (May 1).

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TransPennine Express has announced that an extra, late-night service will run from Victoria Station after the first of the two of Olivia’s shows in the early hours of Saturday morning. The service will run to Liverpool Lime Street station.

Departing from Manchester Victoria at 12.36am on Saturday (May 4), the service will also call at Newton-Le-Willows and Lea Green before arriving at the Liverpool station. The one-time service, however, is not set to run following the singer’s second show.

Kathryn O’Brien, Customer Experience & Transformation Director at TransPennine Express, said: “We are pleased to be able to offer this extra service to get fans home after enjoying the concert. And don’t forget – if you’re seeing Olivia Rodrigo, it’s not a bad idea to check before you travel.”

Olivia's second show on Saturday will also arrive amid a clash with Manchester City , as the football team will play next-door against Wolverhampton as part of the Premier League. The match, which kicks off at 5.30pm, means that fans attending either event will need to plan ahead in terms of travelling to and from the area.

In addition to Co-op Live ticketholders b eing able to use bus and Metrolink tram services to get to and from the venue into the city centre, free of charge, there is also a newly-restored walking route which will feature art displays and light installations. The CityLink pedestrian route, first created to coincide with the 2002 Commonwealth Games, will take around 30 minutes to get into the city centre.

Tickets for the extra TransPennine Express service following Olivia's first gig at Co-op Live can be bought here .

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Premier League title race: Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool fixtures analysed

Manchester City and Liverpool still to face Tottenham; Arsenal now have easiest run-in on paper; Liverpool title chances plummet to just 0.1 per cent; Man City have one game in hand and sit one point behind Gunners in Premier League table

Monday 29 April 2024 14:32, UK

The Premier League title race is heading to the wire - but how do Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool's run-ins compare?

Arsenal retained their place at the Premier League summit after beating Tottenham 3-2 on Super Sunday , before Manchester City kept pace with a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest .

Liverpool dropped points for the second game running with a 2-2 draw against West Ham on Saturday, which leaves Jurgen Klopp's side five points adrift of the Gunners.

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Crucially, Pep Guardiola's Man City have one game in hand over their rivals, but it's a tricky tie at Tottenham on May 14 - just five days before the final day.

League position : 1st Points : 80 Goal difference : +57 Games remaining : 3 Average position of opponent : 10.3

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Reverse fixtures: 9 points

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GARY NEVILLE'S VERDICT

"It's a far better Arsenal team than last season, a far bigger mentality, a stronger mentality.

"People will point towards William Saliba [returning] and I will as well, but it's more than that.

"There is a focus and discipline and attention to detail on the pitch in their defensive work - and six clean sheets on the bounce is a hell of an achievement in any season.

"They maybe had a bit of a wobble, the Villa game and obviously in the Champions League, but that can happen.

"They've got back on the bike and demonstrated that they have moved forward as a club, moved forward as a coaching team, moved forward as a group of players and are nowhere near the position they were in last season.

"I think they will achieve a 100 per cent record. The one doubt is the Old Trafford game. It will all depend for me on how City do in the next week or two as well."

League position : 2nd Points : 79 Goal difference : +50 Games remaining : 4 Average position of opponent : 9.3

Reverse fixtures: 7 points

Wolves 2-1 Man City Man City 5-1 Fulham Man City 3-3 Tottenham West Ham 1-3 Man City

Manchester City vs Wolves, May 4, 5.30pm Tottenham vs Manchester City, May 14, 8pm

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ROY KEANE'S VERDICT

"On the back of the Brighton game on Thursday and Arsenal winning before them, it was a pressure game and Nottingham Forest are obviously fighting hard against relegation.

"With that result at the City Ground, I think the title is Manchester City's now."

"It's all about getting results at this stage of the season. Pep, given the standards he sets, will certainly be concerned with the chances they gave up in the first half, but they had a lot more control in the second half.

"It's the same old story with City, even when they are not at their best. They know how to win football matches, they have good options off the bench, and they have got into a really good habit of winning matches in recent years.

"I was worried at the start of the game, I wondered if they could slip up, but I think City will win all the rest of their matches now."

League position : 3rd Points : 75 Goal difference : +41 Games remaining : 3 Average position of opponent : 6.7

Reverse fixtures: 6 points

Tottenham 2-1 Liverpool Liverpool 3-0 Aston Villa Wolves 1-3 Liverpool

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CHARLOTTE MARSH'S VERDICT

"One win in five Premier League games leaves Liverpool needing luck and a large dose of improbability to see them lift that famous trophy come May 19.

"It all lies in checks and balances - will Arsenal and Man City drop enough points in their remaining games for Liverpool to overtake them? And could the Reds win their final three matches?

"At the moment, those scales are leaving Liverpool looking up rather than down and nothing is in their hands.

"The players have chosen the wrong time to go through a blip. It's not the exciting, free flowing Liverpool we're used to. The usually-reliable Mohamed Salah was relegated to the bench - and had a mysterious touchline argument with Jurgen Klopp, suggesting that all may not be well.

"At the other end, both of West Ham's goals came from unmarked headers, following on from similar goals conceded against Everton in midweek too.

"Looking back, the Merseyside derby and now the draw at the London Stadium will likely be pinpointed as where Liverpool lost their way.

"But Jurgen Klopp remained unfazed by any talk of a title collapse - 'I don't think about it,' he nonchalantly replied in his post-match press conference.

"And while that is true of Klopp, it will certainly be on the minds of three sets of fans with almost as many games to go. For now though, Liverpool must sit back, watch and wait, knowing that their title hopes are likely over for another season."

Manchester City will claim an unprecedented fourth successive title if they win all of their four remaining games, but Guardiola's side face a tricky away day at Spurs on May 14.

Additionally, City also face Wolves, Fulham and West Ham - all of whom typically sit deeper and possess counter-attacking threats that could breach their high line. Indeed, City's first league defeat of the campaign came at Molineux in September.

On paper, Arsenal have the easiest run-in with the average position of upcoming opponents ranking around midtable at 10.3 - compared with Liverpool's (6.3) and City's (9.3) remaining schedule.

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Liverpool to Manchester by train

It takes an average of 51m to travel from Liverpool to Manchester by train, over a distance of around 31 miles (50 km). There are normally 203 trains per day travelling from Liverpool to Manchester and tickets for this journey start from £3.60 when you book in advance.

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Planning a day out and need more information about the journey from Liverpool to Manchester? Look no further!  

Generally, the train journey from Liverpool to Manchester usually takes around 51 minutes. But, if you want to get there quicker, you can travel from Liverpool to Manchester by train in just 35 minutes on the fastest services provided by Transpennine Express, Northern or East Midlands Railways. With around 164 direct trains running on this popular route every day, you don’t need to worry about changing along the way.  

When travelling on this route, you’ll hop on a train at Liverpool Lime Street and travel through the 31 miles that separate these two major cities. Whether you’re travelling with Transpennine Express, Northern or East Midlands Railway, you’ll enjoy comfortable seating and WiFi. Before you know it, you’ll arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.  

Boasting vibrant nightlife and trendy shops, Manchester is one of the biggest cities in the UK and the ideal place for a day out. If you’re not sure what to see and do once you’ve arrived, check out our guide to the best things to do in Manchester , including a trip to the National Football Museum and the Manchester Art Gallery.  

Want to snap up the cheapest fares? Try taking the train during Off-Peak times. Also, if you tend to travel more than a few times a year, get yourself a Railcard and you’ll save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year.  

Keen to book? Start your search for cheap train tickets from Liverpool to Manchester in our Journey Planner at the top of the page. There’s no need to wait, start your journey today! For more information, keep reading for our train timetable, tips on booking cheaper fares and our FAQs including first and last train times.  

*Calculations are based on CO2 / passenger km, comparing an average petrol car, using statistics and conversion factors published in the government’s greenhouse gas reporting conversion factors published 7 June 2023 and revised 28 June 2023. See here for more.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from liverpool to manchester we've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey., how long does the train from liverpool to manchester take.

The average journey time by train between Liverpool and Manchester is 51 minutes, with around 203 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Liverpool and Manchester by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Liverpool to Manchester is 34 minutes.

How much does the train from Liverpool to Manchester cost?

Train ticket prices from Liverpool to Manchester can start from as little as £3.60 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.

Is there a direct train from Liverpool to Manchester?

Yes, it is possible to travel from Liverpool to Manchester without having to change trains. There are 203 direct trains from Liverpool to Manchester each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.

What time does the first train from Liverpool to Manchester leave?

The first train from Liverpool to Manchester leaves at 03:54. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Liverpool to Manchester leave?

The last train from Liverpool to Manchester leaves at 23:36. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Liverpool and Manchester by train?

Trains travelling from Liverpool to Manchester cover a distance of around 31 miles (50 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Manchester to Liverpool . If you’re looking for other options, you can also catch the bus from Liverpool to Manchester .

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If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Liverpool to Manchester is right for you.

Use your Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.

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