There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Thurstaston by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
1h 57m£31–39Drive 43.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester to Thurstastoncar 43.6 mi
1h 1m£11–16Train
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to West Kirbytrain West Kirby - West Kirby / ...
2h 40m£15–31Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manchester to Thurstastontaxi 43.6 mi
1h 1m£90–110Train via Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to West Kirbytrain West Kirby - West Kirby / ...
2h 56m£18–37Train, bus
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Llandudno Junction / ...
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Thingwall Roadbus 22 / ...
3h 17m
Manchester to Thurstaston by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Thurstaston is to drive which costs £11 - £16 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Thurstaston is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £11 - £16.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Thurstaston. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Thurstaston. However, there are services departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at West Kirby via Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Manchester and Thurstaston is 45 miles. The road distance is 43.8 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Thurstaston without a car is to bus which takes 1h 57m and costs £30 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Manchester to Thurstaston, including transfers.
Manchester to Thurstaston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Thurstaston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Thurstaston is to bus which takes 1h 57m and costs £30 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Thurstaston, England?
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One hourly. Tickets cost £5–9 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Thurstaston Road via Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, West Kirby, and West Kirby Interchange in around 2h 40m.
Train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- Merseyrail
Train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to West Kirby
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- Merseyrail
Train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to West Kirby
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- Merseyrail
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- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 01516530222
- info@happyals.com
- Website
- Al's Coaches
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Thingwall Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Al's Coaches
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- £90–110
Bond Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 207 0077
- Website
- bondtaxis.com
Get Black Cab
- Phone
- +44 161 327 4303
- Website
- getblackcab.com
Double Decks (South Manchester Radio Cabs)
- Phone
- +44 161 973 9999
- Website
- doubledecks.co.uk
ComCab Manchester
- Phone
- +44 161 230 3333
- Website
- mantax.co.uk
Trafftax Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 941 2222
- Website
- trafftaxtaxis.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Thurstaston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Manchester to Thurstaston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Thurstaston is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Manchester to Thurstaston.
There are 2823+ hotels available in Thurstaston.