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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Kirkbyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Kirkby by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    1h 53m
    £15–31

  2. Drive  31.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Kirkbycar car 31.2 mi
    43 min
    £8–12

  3. Train, line 19 bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Kirkby Bus Stationbus bus 19 / ...
    2h 19m
    £13–25

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Greater Manchester to Kirkbytaxi taxi 31.2 mi
    43 min
    £130–170

  5. Bus, line 19 bus

    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 / ...
    3h 39m
    £9–14

Greater Manchester to Kirkby by bus, train, and foot

Calendar411Weekly Services
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–19 and the journey takes 56 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to Kirkby Bus Station via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 3h 39m.

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