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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Merseysideby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Merseyside by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    1h 47m
    £5–24

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Coral Ridgebus bus 437
    2h 7m
    £6–23

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 171 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Bidston Stationbus bus 407
    3h 21m
    £10–20

  4. Drive 41.3 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Merseysidecar car 41.3 mi
    55 min
    £11–15

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Greater Manchester to Merseysidetaxi taxi 41.3 mi
    55 min
    £90–110

Greater Manchester to Merseyside by bus, train, and foot

Calendar473Weekly Services
Duration1h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£5Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–17 and the journey takes 56 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to Bidston Station via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and The Metquarter in around 3h 21m.

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