There are 6 ways to get from Exchange Quay to Liverpool by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Exchange Quay to PiccadillyBlue Line
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime StreetCleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 26m£5–24Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One171 / ...
2h 27m£4–13Drive 32.1 mi
- Drive from Exchange Quay to Liverpool32.1 mi
36 min£8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Exchange Quay to Liverpool32.1 mi
36 min£100–130Train
- Take the train from Deansgate to Liverpool Lime StreetManchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 38m£7–21Bus
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool OneUk072
2h 36m£6–11
Exchange Quay to Liverpool by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exchange Quay to Liverpool is to bus via Manchester Central Coach Station which costs £4 - £13 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Exchange Quay to Liverpool is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Exchange Quay to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Trafford Road and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Exchange Quay to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Exchange Quay and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Exchange Quay and Liverpool is 37 miles. The road distance is 32.3 miles.
The best way to get from Exchange Quay to Liverpool without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 26m and costs £5 - £24.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Exchange Quay to Liverpool, including transfers.
Exchange Quay to Liverpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Exchange Quay to Liverpool train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Exchange Quay station.
The best way to get from Exchange Quay to Liverpool is to bus via Manchester Central Coach Station which takes 2h 27m and costs £4 - £13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £7 - £21 and takes 1h 38m.
What companies run services between Exchange Quay, England and Liverpool, England?
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One hourly. Tickets cost £4–13 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Deansgate to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £5–18 and the journey takes 53 min.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Exchange Quay to Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–21
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Deansgate to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–18
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- £100–130
StreetCars Manchester
- Phone
- +44 161 228 7878
- Website
- streetcarsmanchester.co.uk
Mantax
- Phone
- +44 161 230 3333
- Website
- mantax.co.uk
Manchester Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 161 270 8701
- Website
- manchestertaxiservice.co.uk
Intime Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 256 1222
- Website
- intime.taxi
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More Questions & Answers
Exchange Quay to Liverpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Exchange Quay to Liverpool train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exchange Quay to Liverpool is 32 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Exchange Quay to Liverpool.
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