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How to get fromLiverpool to Manchester docksby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Liverpool to Manchester docks by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the tram from Victoria to Pomonatram tram Red Line / ...
    1h 5m
    £12–25

  2. Drive 32.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Liverpool to Manchester dockscar car 32.7 mi
    38 min
    £8–12

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    2h 13m
    £11–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Liverpool to Manchester dockstaxi taxi 32.7 mi
    38 min
    £60–75

  5. Train, tram via Piccadilly

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
    2. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Pomonatram tram Blue Line
    1h 15m
    £13–29

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport / ...
    1h 32m
    £13–26

Liverpool to Manchester docks by train, tram, and foot

Calendar265Weekly Services
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Manchester docks.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 33.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Manchester docks, England?

National Express operates a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–22 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 58 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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