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How to get fromKirkby to Manchesterby bus, train, car or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Kirkby to Manchester by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tithebarn Lane to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 17A
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
    1h 39m
    £6–24

  2. Bus, train via Manchester Piccadilly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kirkby Bus Station to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 19 / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
    1h 57m
    £5–23

  3. Bus, train via Warbreck Avenue

    1. Take the bus from James Holt Avenue to Solar Roadbus bus 835 / ...
    2. Take the train from Aintree to Liverpool Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    1h 54m
    £11–33

  4. Drive 30 mi

    1. Drive from Kirkby to Manchestercar car 30 mi
    42 min
    £8–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kirkby to Manchestertaxi taxi 30 mi
    42 min
    £65–80

  6. Line 20 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kirkby Bus Station to Castle Streetbus bus 20 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3h 3m
    £6–17

  7. Line 7 bus, line 100 bus

    1. Take the bus from Calgarth Road to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Jbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 100
    3h 58m

Kirkby to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar298Weekly Services
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kirkby, Knowsley, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Kirkby Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Castle Street and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 3h 3m.

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