The average bus between Manchester and Sefton takes 2h 54m and the fastest bus takes 2h 5m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Sefton. 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 Sefton. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Sefton at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool, Liverpool One and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Sefton? 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 Sefton. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Sefton station via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Manchester to Sefton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Sefton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Parkway station.
The distance between Manchester and Sefton is 48.6 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Parkway via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and The Metquarter in around 2h 35m.