The average bus between Manchester and Merseyside takes 2h 36m and the fastest bus takes 1h 51m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Merseyside. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Manchester and Merseyside. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Merseyside at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool, Liverpool One and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Merseyside? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Merseyside. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Coral Ridge station via Liverpool, Liverpool One station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Manchester to Merseyside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Merseyside bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Coral Ridge station.
The distance between Manchester and Merseyside is 56.7 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Coral Ridge via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and The Metquarter in around 2h 20m.