Cheapest price
€45
Average price
€64
Fastest journey
9 h 4 m
Average duration
9 h 13 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
283 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Liverpool will cost around €64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €45.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool without transferring at least once.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 282 km
Bus | Most popular Train |
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€50 Average price Cheapest | €80 Average price |
7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 7:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h45 | 5:30 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 7:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 10h00 | 5:45 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 7:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h39 | 5:24 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 9:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h25 | 7:00 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 9:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h04 | 6:39 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 9:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h10 | 6:45 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 18h30 | 5:05 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 10:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h15 | 8:00 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 10:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h09 | 7:54 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 10:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 9h30 | 8:15 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 7:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 12h53 | 8:28 AM Liverpool, University | 3 transfers | |
![]() | On time 7:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 12h00 | 7:35 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 2 transfers | |
![]() | On time 7:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 12h57 | 8:32 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 7:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 14h55 | 10:40 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 8:10 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 13h00 | 9:10 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:10 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 12h45 | 8:55 AM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:10 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 12h38 | 8:48 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 15h30 | 1:10 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 17h30 | 4:10 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 282 km |
Average bus duration 7h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 38m |
First bus 00:18 |
Last bus 23:45 |
You can travel by coach from Edinburgh to Liverpool with National Express, TransPennine Express and FlixBus for as low as €15. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Edinburgh - Liverpool coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
National Express from Edinburgh to Liverpool coach information:
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Edinburgh, Bus Station, which is located around 0.4 miles (687 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Liverpool, Liverpool One, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
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