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The average bus between Manchester and Birkdale takes 3h 35m and the fastest bus takes 2h 26m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Birkdale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 35m
Duration
53 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 47 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Selworthy Roadbus bus 47
3h 31m
£8–15

Manchester to Birkdale bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Manchester and Birkdale. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Birkdale at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool, Liverpool One and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK7h 49m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK3h 27m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK3h 30m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK7h 49m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK3h 27m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK3h 30m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK7h 49m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK3h 27m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK3h 35m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK8h 3m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK2h 47m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK3h 7m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK2h 47m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK3h 7m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK3h 27m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK3h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK7h 49m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK3h 27m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK3h 30m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK3h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Birkdale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Birkdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Birkdale, Sefton, England?

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Selworthy Road via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station in around 3h 31m.

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