What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Merseyside?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Merseyside is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Merseyside?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Merseyside is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Merseyside?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Merseyside. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Coral Ridge via Manchester Central Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and The Metquarter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Merseyside?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Merseyside is 38 miles. The road distance is 41.6 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Merseyside without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Merseyside without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £8 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Merseyside?

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Greater Manchester to Merseyside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Merseyside bus from?

Greater Manchester to Merseyside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Merseyside?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Merseyside is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £8 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £29 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Merseyside bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Merseyside bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Merseyside?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Merseyside is 42 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Greater Manchester to Merseyside.

Where can I stay near Merseyside?

There are 2562+ hotels available in Merseyside.

Greater Manchester to Merseyside - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Merseyside by 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 44m
£9–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 171 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Coral Ridgebus 437
3h 48m
£21–28
Drive 41.3 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Merseysidecar 41.3 mi
55 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Greater Manchester to Merseysidetaxi 41.3 mi
55 min
£90–110

Greater Manchester to Merseyside by bus, train, and foot

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1h 44mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Greater Manchester to Merseyside.

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Distance: 37.3 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Merseyside, Wirral, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 56 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to Coral Ridge via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and The Metquarter in around 3h 48m.

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