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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, while a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 50 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€9 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Manchester:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Manchester costing on average €9.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Manchester
How to get from Liverpool to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:20 PM1h20Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre1:40 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€31One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:20 PM1h20Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre1:40 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€31One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W8475912:18 AM0h31Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:49 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€121One-way0 transfers
Other options
G8993910:00 AM0h55Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:55 AMDeansgate (DGT)€51One-way0 transfers- G8994211:00 AM0h55Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:55 AMDeansgate (DGT)€51One-way0 transfers
- G899604:00 PM0h55Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4:55 PMDeansgate (DGT)€51One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:45 AM1h25Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre12:10 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€31One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:10 PM1h30Liverpool, Liverpool One1:40 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€31One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:35 AM1h35Liverpool, Liverpool One12:10 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€31One-way0 transfers
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General Information About the Journey from Liverpool to Manchester
Liverpool and Manchester are two of North England's most visited cities. Less than 55 kilometres apart, the most convenient methods of travel between these two cities are train or bus. The quickest is to travel by train, with direct journeys from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria taking around half an hour, while buses generally take just under an hour.
Buses from Liverpool to Manchester
Buses to Manchester depart from Liverpool Coach Station on Norton Street and arrive at Manchester's Central Coach Station on Chorlton Street. Bus services are primarily provided by National Express and Megabus. Shuttle buses by Terravision also operate between Liverpool's Lennon Airport and Manchester's city centre. Buses depart Liverpool's main bus station up to four times an hour during busy periods, and services are less frequent during the early hours of the morning. Buses from Liverpool can depart from several locations, typically Liverpool Lime Street or Liverpool Coach Station. Services are direct to Manchester with journeys taking between 55 minutes and 1 hour 20 minutes depending on route.
Trains from Liverpool to Manchester
Journeys by train take as little as 33 minutes on selected routes. Direct rail services to Manchester from Liverpool depart from Liverpool Lime Street and can arrive at two principle stations: Oxford Road and Victoria. You can also get indirect services to Manchester Piccadilly and other local stations. Services are provided by a number of rail companies including First Transpennine Express and Northern Rail who offer the most frequent services. Departures are available up to 8 times an hour during busy travel periods, though services are less frequent during the early hours of the morning.
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Manchester:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Manchester costing on average €9.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
- Around 34 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales to go to Manchester by train.
- 34 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway.
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