How to travel from Manchester to Liverpool

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Travel Information to Liverpool from Manchester

distanceDistance30 miles (49 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$5 - $6
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $5 (€4) • 38 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $5 (€4) • 38 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or Northern Rail (3)

Travel 30 miles (49 km) by train or bus from Manchester to Liverpool. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or Northern Rail (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Manchester to Liverpool.

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from Manchester to Liverpool

How to get from Manchester to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Manchester to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX170
09:50AM1h25
Manchester, Coach Station
11:15AMLiverpool, University
$81One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBusFlixBus
07:40AM1h25
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
09:05AMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
$71One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
TransPennine ExpressC27206
08:23AM0h36
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
08:59AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$181One-way
0 transfers
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Northern Rail (3)Y03032
08:32AM0h56
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
09:28AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$111One-way
0 transfers
East Midlands TrainsY07536
08:41AM0h48
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
09:29AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$131One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC27136
08:11AM0h49
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
09:00AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
$161One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX170
09:50AM1h40
Manchester, Coach Station
11:30AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
$81One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX171
11:20AM1h25
Manchester, Coach Station
12:45PMLiverpool, University
$81One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX171
08:30AM1h40
Manchester, Coach Station
10:10AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
$81One-way
0 transfers

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General Information About the Journey from Manchester to Liverpool

There are a number of transport options available for the journey from Manchester to Liverpool, however train and bus services are by far the quickest and most convenient options; with a number of direct connections connected the two cities on a daily bases. The two cities are just 55 kilometers apart with the majority of the services taking less than two hours departing from Manchester to Liverpool at frequent intervals.

Buses from Manchester to Liverpool

There are a number of options for getting from Manchester to Liverpool by bus. National Express offers over 30 buses departing over the course of the day. Terravision operates bus services between Manchester Center Sackville and Liverpool Airport which takes 40 minutes. There are approximately 17 services per day.

Trains from Manchester to Liverpool

There are three stations in Manchester that have direct services to Liverpool Lime Street: Piccadilly, Victoria and Oxford Road. Services start just after 5:00 a.m. and are operated by Northern Rail and Transpennine Express. The journey takes between 45 minutes and 1hr 20mins. The last daily service is just after 11:00 p.m. and there are up to 8 services per hour throughout the day.

How to get from Manchester to Liverpool

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Manchester to Liverpool, 76,82% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Manchester to Liverpool and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets.. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Travel information from Manchester to Liverpool with TransPennine Express:

  • Average Duration: 37 min
  • Cheapest Price: $6

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Manchester to Liverpool travel information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: $4
  • FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

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