Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport Trains From £5.20*

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.

Departing from Liverpool Lime Street

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.

Main stops

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.

Arriving at Manchester Airport

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 train classes

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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Northern train travel advice

We’ve prepared everything you need to know before boarding a Northern train from Liverpool to Manchester Airport:

• Luggage: Passengers should be mindful of how much luggage they bring, and only store it in dedicated spaces.
• Bicycles: Bike space operates on a first come, first served basis. No fee for bikes. Cycle storage available at certain stations. No e-scooters.
• Children: Kids under 5 travel free, under 16s travel for 50% off. Children over 16 can use Railcards for discounts, such as the 16–24 Student Railcard.
• Pets: Up to two dogs or other small pets. Pet carrier (or lead for dogs) mandatory. Carriers must not take up seating space.
• Passenger Assist: Can be booked in advance for help with planning, booking and navigating train travel.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.