There are 6 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Merseyside by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 49m£14–31Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
- Take the bus from The Metquarter to Bidston Interchangebus 407
1h 52m£7–14Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manchester (MAN) to Merseyside41.4 mi
50 minDrive 41.4 mi
- Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Merseysidecar 41.4 mi
50 min£11–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Merseysidetaxi 41.4 mi
50 min£180–220Train, bus
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the bus from The Metquarter to Coral Ridgebus 437
2h£13–28
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Merseyside by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Merseyside is to bus which costs £7 - £15 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Merseyside is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £10 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) station to Merseyside. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport The Station and arriving at Bidston Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One and The Metquarter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Merseyside. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Bidston via Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Merseyside is 47 miles. The road distance is 41.7 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Merseyside without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £14 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Merseyside, including transfers.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Merseyside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Merseyside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Airport station.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Merseyside is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £14 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £15 and takes 1h 52m.
What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Merseyside, Wirral, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £14–26 and the journey takes 1h 21m. TransPennine Express also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bidston Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and The Metquarter in around 1h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Manchester (MAN) to Merseyside
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Merseyside bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Merseyside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) to Merseyside is 42 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Merseyside.
Book your Manchester Airport (MAN) to Merseyside train tickets online with Omio.
There are 2636+ hotels available in Merseyside.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Merseyside. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







