There are 5 ways to get from Liverpool to Manchester docks 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, line 250 bus
best- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
- Take the bus from Oxford Road Station to Henry Streetbus 263 / ...
1h 20m£14–27Drive 32.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Liverpool to Manchester dockscar 32.7 mi
38 min£9–12Bus
- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2h 13m£10–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Liverpool to Manchester dockstaxi 32.7 mi
38 min£100–130Train
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Deansgatetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport / ...
1h 34m£12–22
Liverpool to Manchester docks by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Manchester docks is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Manchester docks is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Manchester docks. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Henry Street via Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Deansgate. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Liverpool and Manchester docks is 37 miles. The road distance is 32.9 miles.
The best way to get from Liverpool to Manchester docks without a car is to train and line 250 bus which takes 1h 20m and costs £14 - £28.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Liverpool to Manchester docks, including transfers.
Liverpool to Manchester docks bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Liverpool to Manchester docks train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
The best way to get from Liverpool to Manchester docks is to bus which takes 2h 13m and costs £10 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £12 - £22 and takes 1h 34m.
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 £8–21 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Deansgate hourly. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 54 min.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Deansgate
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Oxford Road Station to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- £100–130
Comcab Liverpool
- Phone
- +44 151 298 2222
- Website
- comcab.co.uk
Delta Taxis
- Phone
- +44 151 922 7373
- Website
- deltataxis.net
LCR Black Cab Taxis Liverpool
- Phone
- +44 151 345 6050
- Website
- lcrtaxis.co.uk
One Call Taxis
- Phone
- +44 151 928 3535
- Website
- onecalltaxis.com
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Liverpool to Manchester docks bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Liverpool to Manchester docks train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Manchester docks is 33 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Liverpool to Manchester docks.
There are 3635+ hotels available in Manchester docks.