How to get from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester by bus and train?

From Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester by bus and train

To get from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester in North West, take the X3 bus from Liverpool John Lennon Airport station to Lea Green Interchange station. Next, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Lea Green station to Manchester Victoria station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The bus and train schedule from Liverpool John Lennon Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Manchester on the Moovit app.

91min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X3X3
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Walk to Manchester
Leaves from Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liverpool John Lennon Airport
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X3X3
    Wait for bus
    X3
    St Helens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lea Green Interchange
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lea Green
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Hull
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manchester
    Walk to
    Manchester
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester

The distance between Liverpool John Lennon Airport, North West and Manchester, North West is approximately 55.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester

To check the bus and train timetable from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Liverpool John Lennon Airport) and destination (Manchester), 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line X3, Train line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester?

    The X3 bus line goes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport station near Liverpool John Lennon Airport in Liverpool Airport to Lea Green Interchange station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Lea Green Interchange station near Manchester in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Liverpool John Lennon Airport in Liverpool Airport and Manchester in North West by bus and train is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Liverpool John Lennon Airport to get to Manchester?

    Get on the X3 bus from the Liverpool John Lennon Airport stop near Liverpool John Lennon Airport in Liverpool Airport.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester?

    Get off the bus at the Lea Green Interchange station, which is closest to Manchester in North West.

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