Train Manchester to Kirkby from £19 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Kirkby takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 59 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester to Kirkby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 13m
Duration: 39 mi
Distance: £19
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via Liverpool Central

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1h 14m

£15–32

Manchester to Kirkby train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Manchester and Kirkby. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Kirkby at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, June 17, 2026

9:23 PM → 10:53 PM
1h 30m • 1 change
9:55 PM → 11:23 PM
1h 28m • 1 change
10:23 PM → 11:53 PM
1h 30m • 1 change
11:57 PM → 6:23 AM
Arrives next day
6h 26m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, June 18, 2026

5:53 AM → 6:53 AM
1h • 1 change
6:53 AM → 8:08 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 8:23 AM
1h • 1 change
7:53 AM → 8:53 AM
1h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, June 19, 2026

5:53 AM → 6:53 AM
1h • 1 change
6:53 AM → 8:08 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 8:23 AM
1h • 1 change
7:53 AM → 8:53 AM
1h • 1 change
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