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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Kirkby takes 2h 34m and the fastest bus takes 1h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Kirkby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 34m
Duration
44 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 19 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 Kirkby Bus Stationbus bus 19 / ...
2h 36m
£7–11

Manchester to Kirkby bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Manchester and Kirkby. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Kirkby at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool, Liverpool One and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire2h 14m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire5h 34m • 1 change

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    National ExpressStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire2h 42m • 1 change

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    National ExpressStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire2h 26m • 1 change

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    National ExpressStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire2h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire5h 34m • 1 change

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    National ExpressStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire2h 42m • 1 change

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    National ExpressStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire2h 25m • 1 change

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    National ExpressStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire5h 40m • 1 change

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    National ExpressStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire1h 53m • 1 change

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    National ExpressStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire2h 26m • 1 change

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    National ExpressStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire5h 59m • 1 change

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    National ExpressStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire1h 48m • 1 change

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    National ExpressStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire2h 26m • 1 change

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    National ExpressStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire2h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Kirkby? 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 Kirkby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 43.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Kirkby, Knowsley, England?

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Kirkby Bus Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station in around 2h 36m.

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