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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Liverpool by train, bus, rideshare, taxi or car

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Train

  1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street

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Rideshare

  1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Liverpool

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Bus

  1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool ONE Bus Station

Taxi

  1. Take a taxi from Manchester to Liverpool

Drive

  1. Drive from Manchester to Liverpool

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The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Liverpool is to rideshare which costs £4 and takes 54 min.

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The quickest way to get from Manchester to Liverpool is to train which costs £6 - £70 and takes 38 min.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester Central Coach Station station and arriving at Liverpool ONE Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

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It is 31 miles from Manchester to Liverpool. It is approximately 34.6 miles to drive.

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The best way to get from Manchester to Liverpool without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs £6 - £70.

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The train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street takes 38 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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Manchester to Liverpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

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Manchester to Liverpool train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, depart from Manchester Victoria station.

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The best way to get from Manchester to Liverpool is to train which takes 38 min and costs £6 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 35m.

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Liverpool.
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  • Distance: 31 miles
  • Duration: 38 min

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

TransPennine Express Service operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £15 - £28 and the journey takes 38 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool ONE Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £14 - £21 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

Train operators
Northern Rail
Phone
+44 800 200 6060
Email
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website
northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street
Ave. Duration
56 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
£6 - £9
Website
https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Standard
£6 - £9
Bus operators
National Express
Phone
08717 81 81 81
Website
nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool ONE Bus Station
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
£14 - £21
Website
https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone
+3 318 576 2228
Website
blablacar.com
Rideshare from Manchester to Liverpool
Ave. Duration
54 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
£4
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Taxi from Manchester to Liverpool
Ave. Duration
40 min
Estimated price
£85 - £100
Street Cars Manchester
Phone
+44 161 228 7878
Website
streetcarsmanchester.co.uk
Manchester Taxi Service
Phone
+44 161 270 8701
Website
manchestertaxiservice.co.uk
Manchester Airport Taxi Service
Phone
+44 161 3273088
Website
manchesterairporttaxiservice.com

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Manchester to Liverpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool ONE Bus Station.

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Manchester to Liverpool train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Liverpool is 35 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Manchester to Liverpool.

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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester and Liverpool. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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