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There are 6 ways to get from Irby, Merseyside to Manchester by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    1h 53m
    £28–37

  2. Drive  42.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irby, Merseyside to Manchestercar car 42.1 mi
    58 min
    £11–15

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from West Kirby to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain train West Kirby - West Kirby
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
    2h 4m
    £16–31

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Irby, Merseyside to Manchestertaxi taxi 42.1 mi
    58 min
    £85–110

  5. Train via Manchester Piccadilly

    1. Take the train from West Kirby to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain train West Kirby - West Kirby
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
    2h 9m
    £17–34

  6. Line 22 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Thingwall Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 22 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Chester - Manchester Airport / ...
    2h 55m

Irby, Merseyside to Manchester by bus, train, and foot

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 54.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Irby, Merseyside, England and Manchester, England?

National Express operates a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £7–12 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thingwall Road to Manchester Victoria via West Kirby Interchange, West Kirby, Liverpool Central Loop Line, and Liverpool Lime Street in around 2h 4m.

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