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How to get fromManchester to Merseysideby train, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Bidstontrain train West Kirby - West Kirby / ...
    1h 4m
    £6–26

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 171 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Bidston Stationbus bus 407
    2h 30m
    £10–20

  3. Drive 40.5 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Merseysidecar car 40.5 mi
    54 min
    £10–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Merseysidetaxi taxi 40.5 mi
    54 min
    £85–110

  5. Train via Manchester Piccadilly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    1h 21m
    £6–24

  6. Line 100 bus, line 7 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 7
    3. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Coral Ridgebus bus 437
    4h 9m

Manchester to Merseyside by train and foot

Calendar273Weekly Services
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£6Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Merseyside, Wirral, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Bidston via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bidston Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and The Metquarter in around 2h 30m.

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