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Manchester to Kirkby trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Kirkby takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 59 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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.

1h 12m
Duration
39 mi
Distance
£17
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via Liverpool Central

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Kirkbytrain train Liverpool Central - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane
1h 16m
£13–28

Manchester to Kirkby train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Manchester and Kirkby. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Kirkby at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 1m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail6h 8m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 14m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h 14m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail1h • 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: 39.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Kirkby via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 1h 16m.

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