What is the cheapest way to get from Birkdale to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Birkdale to Manchester is to bus which costs £8 - £13 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birkdale to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Birkdale to Manchester is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Birkdale and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkdale to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Selworthy Road and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Southport Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Birkdale and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Birkdale to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Hillside and arriving at Manchester Victoria via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Birkdale to Manchester?

The distance between Birkdale and Manchester is 49 miles. The road distance is 41.4 miles.

How do I travel from Birkdale to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Birkdale to Manchester without a car is to train via Liverpool Central which takes 1h 46m and costs £20 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Birkdale to Manchester?

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Birkdale to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkdale to Manchester bus from?

Birkdale to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Southport Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Birkdale to Manchester train from?

Birkdale to Manchester train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Hillside station.

Train or bus from Birkdale to Manchester?

The best way to get from Birkdale to Manchester is to train via Liverpool Central which takes 1h 46m and costs £20 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £13 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Birkdale to Manchester bus arrive?

Birkdale to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Birkdale to Manchester train arrive?

Birkdale to Manchester train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Central station.

Can I drive from Birkdale to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkdale to Manchester is 41 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Birkdale to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Birkdale to Manchester?

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There are 6 ways to get from Birkdale to Manchester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Liverpool Central
best
1. Take the train from Hillside to Liverpool Centraltrain Southport - Liverpool Central / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
1h 46m
£21–43
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Bus Stationbus X2
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
3h 10m
£9–13
Drive 41.1 mi
1. Drive from Birkdale to Manchestercar 41.1 mi
56 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Birkdale to Manchestertaxi 41.1 mi
56 min
£90–110
Train
1. Take the train from Southport to Manchester Victoriatrain Southport - Stalybridge / ...
2h 15m
£15–29
Line 47 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Selworthy Road to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 47
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3h 21m
£10–24

Birkdale to Manchester by train and foot

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Distance: 48.5 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

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

You can take a train from Hillside to Manchester Victoria via Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Selworthy Road to Shudehill Interchange via Southport Interchange and Bus Station in around 3h 10m.

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