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Outbound fromManchester to Waterloo (Merseyside) by train
It takes an average of 1h 50m to travel from Manchester to Waterloo (Merseyside) by train, over a distance of around 32 miles (52 km). There are normally 102 trains per day travelling from Manchester to Waterloo (Merseyside) and tickets for this journey start from £8.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:39 | |
| Departure station | Manchester | |
| Arrival station | Waterloo (Merseyside) | |
| Journey time | From 1h 18m | |
| Distance | 32 miles (52 km) | |
| Frequency | 102 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £8.10 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Manchester to Waterloo (Merseyside) in 1 hour 18 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Manchester to Waterloo (Merseyside)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 50 minutes to travel the 32 miles (52 km) from Manchester to Waterloo (Merseyside) by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 18 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 102 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Transport for Wales, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express to Waterloo (Merseyside). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Manchester to Waterloo (Merseyside) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £8.10. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Waterloo (Merseyside) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Waterloo (Merseyside)
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
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 Manchester to Waterloo (Merseyside) 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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