The average train between Merseyside and Manchester takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 59 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Merseyside to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Merseyside and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merseyside is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Merseyside to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Merseyside station and arriving at Manchester station via Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Merseyside to Manchester train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Bidston station.
Merseyside to Manchester train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Book your Merseyside to Manchester train tickets online with Merseyrail, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Merseyside and Manchester is 56.7 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from Bidston to Manchester Victoria via Liverpool Central Loop Line and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 18m.