There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Waterloo (Merseyside) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Waterloo (Merseyside)train Hunts Cross - Southport
1h 20m£16–36Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
- Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Waterloo Interchangebus 53
2h 31m£10–22Drive 37.4 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Waterloo (Merseyside)car 37.4 mi
51 min£10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manchester to Waterloo (Merseyside)taxi 37.4 mi
51 min£160–200Train via Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Liverpool Central to Waterloo (Merseyside)train Hunts Cross - Southport / ...
1h 28m£14–29Train, bus
- Take the train from Deansgate to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Waterloo Interchangebus 53
1h 42m£13–24
Manchester to Waterloo (Merseyside) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Waterloo (Merseyside) is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Waterloo (Merseyside) is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Waterloo (Merseyside). However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Waterloo Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Waterloo (Merseyside). However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Waterloo (Merseyside) via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Manchester and Waterloo (Merseyside) is 40 miles. The road distance is 37.7 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Waterloo (Merseyside) without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £16 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Manchester to Waterloo (Merseyside), including transfers.
Manchester to Waterloo (Merseyside) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Waterloo (Merseyside) train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Waterloo (Merseyside) is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £16 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £22 and takes 2h 31m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Waterloo (Merseyside), England?
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Waterloo (Merseyside) via Liverpool South Parkway in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Waterloo Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station in around 2h 31m.
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- National Express
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- £160–200
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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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Waterloo (Merseyside) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Manchester to Waterloo (Merseyside) train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Waterloo (Merseyside) is 38 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Manchester to Waterloo (Merseyside).
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