There are 7 ways to get from Media City Salford Quays, Manchester to Liverpool by tram, train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Imperial War Museum to Victoriatram Red Line
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 28m£13–26Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Salford to Liverpool31.7 mi
1h 18m£4Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
2h 20m£8–18Drive 31.1 mi
- Drive from Media City Salford Quays, Manchester to Liverpoolcar 31.1 mi
37 min£8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Media City Salford Quays, Manchester to Liverpooltaxi 31.1 mi
37 min£55–70Tram, train via Piccadilly
- Take the tram from MediaCityUK to Piccadillytram Blue Line
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 35m£14–29Line 100 bus, line 7 bus
- Take the bus from Eccles Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus 100
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 7
3h 42m£5–8
Media City Salford Quays, Manchester to Liverpool by foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Media City Salford Quays, Manchester to Liverpool is to rideshare which costs £4 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Media City Salford Quays, Manchester to Liverpool is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Media City Salford Quays, Manchester to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from MediaCityUK and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Media City Salford Quays, Manchester to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Imperial War Museum and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Media City Salford Quays, Manchester and Liverpool is 35 miles. The road distance is 31.3 miles.
The best way to get from Media City Salford Quays, Manchester to Liverpool without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 28m and costs £13 - £26.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Media City Salford Quays, Manchester to Liverpool, including transfers.
Media City Salford Quays, Manchester to Liverpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Media City Salford Quays, Manchester to Liverpool train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Imperial War Museum station.
Media City Salford Quays, Manchester to Liverpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
What companies run services between Media City Salford Quays, Manchester, England and Liverpool, England?
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–16 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Imperial War Museum to Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from MediaCityUK to Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Metrolink
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Eccles Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J to Queen Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Salford to Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
Bond Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 207 0077
- Website
- bondtaxis.com
Get Black Cab
- Phone
- +44 161 327 4303
- Website
- getblackcab.com
Double Decks (South Manchester Radio Cabs)
- Phone
- +44 161 973 9999
- Website
- doubledecks.co.uk
ComCab Manchester
- Phone
- +44 161 230 3333
- Website
- mantax.co.uk
Trafftax Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 941 2222
- Website
- trafftaxtaxis.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Media City Salford Quays, Manchester to Liverpool train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Media City Salford Quays, Manchester to Liverpool is 31 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Media City Salford Quays, Manchester to Liverpool.
There are 2226+ hotels available in Liverpool.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Media City Salford Quays, Manchester and Liverpool. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


























