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How to get fromLiverpool Airport (LPL) to Manchesterby bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Manchester by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Liverpool South Parkwaybus bus 86A
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    1h 3m
    £10–21

  2. Drive  33.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Manchestercar car 33.2 mi
    39 min
    £9–12

  3. Bus, train via Lea Green Interchange

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Lea Green Interchangebus bus X3
    2. Take the train from Lea Green to Deansgatetrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport / ...
    1h 42m

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Liverpool (LPL) to Manchesterrideshare rideshare 33.2 mi
    39 min

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Manchestertaxi taxi 33.2 mi
    39 min
    £70–85

  6. Line 500 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    2h 23m
    £9–15

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Map of how to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 31.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Liverpool Airport (LPL), England and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester Central Coach Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 2h 23m.

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