How to get from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station to Liverpool by bus and train?

From Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station to Liverpool by bus and train

To get from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station to Liverpool you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 59 bus from Piccadilly Gardens (Stop F) station to Victoria Rail Station (Stop Ny) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 17A bus from Queen Square station to North John Street (Stop De) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The bus and train schedule from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Liverpool on the Moovit app.

72min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 17A17A
Walk to Liverpool
Leaves from Piccadilly Gardens (Stop F)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Stop F)
    650 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Oldham Mumps Interchange
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Rail Station (Stop Ny)
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queen Square
    220 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 17A17A
    Wait for bus
    17A
    Lord St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North John Street (Stop De)
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    Dale Street
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station to Liverpool by bus and train via 59, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and 19

To get from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station to Liverpool you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 59 bus from Piccadilly Gardens (Stop F) station to Victoria Rail Station (Stop Ny) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 19 bus from Queen Square station to North John Street (Stop De) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The bus and train schedule from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Liverpool on the Moovit app.

72min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 1919
Walk to Liverpool
Leaves from Piccadilly Gardens (Stop F)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Stop F)
    650 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Oldham Mumps Interchange
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Rail Station (Stop Ny)
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queen Square
    220 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Lord Street
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North John Street (Stop De)
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    Dale Street
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station to Liverpool

The distance between Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station and Liverpool is approximately 53.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station to Liverpool by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Liverpool – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station to Liverpool

To check the bus and train schedule from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station to Liverpool using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station) and destination (Liverpool), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station to Liverpool by bus and train via 59, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and 19

To get from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station to Liverpool you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 59 bus from Piccadilly Gardens (Stop F) station to Victoria Rail Station (Stop Ny) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 19 bus from Queen Square station to North John Street (Stop De) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The bus and train schedule from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Liverpool on the Moovit app.

72min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 1919
Walk to Liverpool
Leaves from Piccadilly Gardens (Stop F)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Stop F)
    650 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Oldham Mumps Interchange
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Rail Station (Stop Ny)
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queen Square
    220 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Lord Street
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North John Street (Stop De)
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    Dale Street
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station to Liverpool?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 59, Train line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 17A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station to Liverpool?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 59, Train line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 19.

  • Is there a direct bus between Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station and Liverpool?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station to Liverpool?

    The 59 bus line goes from Piccadilly Gardens (Stop F) station near Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station in Manchester to Oldham Mumps Interchange station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Oldham Mumps Interchange station near Liverpool.

  • How long does it take to travel from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station to Liverpool by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station and Liverpool by bus and train is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station to get to Liverpool?

    Get on the 59 bus from the Piccadilly Gardens (Stop F) stop near Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station in Manchester.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station and Liverpool?

    Get off the bus at the Oldham Mumps Interchange stop, which is closest to Liverpool.

  • When is the last train from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station to Liverpool?

    The last train from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station in Manchester to Liverpool in Liverpool is the TransPennine Express line. It leaves the Manchester Piccadilly station at 23:10.

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