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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    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 6m
    £11–25

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Coral Ridgebus bus 437
    2h 20m
    £8–15

  3. Drive  40.7 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Merseysidecar car 40.7 mi
    53 min
    £10–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Merseysidetaxi taxi 40.7 mi
    53 min
    £180–220

  5. Train via Manchester Oxford Road

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    1h 24m
    £11–26

Manchester to Merseyside by train and foot

Calendar250Weekly Services
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Manchester to Merseyside.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 36.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Coral Ridge via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and The Metquarter in around 2h 20m.

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