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

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

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  1. Line 143 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus bus 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Kirkbytrain train
    1h 56m
    £15–32

  2. Drive  31.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Kirkbycar car 31.2 mi
    44 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 17m
    £13–26

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Bus, line 34 bus, line 297 bus

    1. Take the bus from Chester Street to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus V1
    2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to World of Glassbus bus 34
    3. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Kirkby Bus Stationbus bus 297
    3h 53m

  6. 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 55m
    £9–14

Greater Manchester to Kirkby by bus, train, and foot

Calendar411Weekly Services
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Horton Road to Kirkby Bus Station via Chester Street, Leigh Bus Station, World of Glass, and Chalon Way West in around 3h 53m.

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