The average bus between Manchester and Wirral takes 2h 45m and the fastest bus takes 2h. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Wirral. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Manchester and Wirral. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Wirral at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool, Liverpool One and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Wirral? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Wirral. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Brookdale Avenue North station via Liverpool, Liverpool One station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Manchester to Wirral bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Wirral bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Brookdale Avenue North station.
The distance between Manchester and Wirral is 58.6 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Brookdale Avenue North via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and The Metquarter in around 2h 44m.