Edinburgh to Liverpool bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Edinburgh to Liverpool

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool without transferring at least once.

National ExpressNX180 · NX171
09:10PM13h00
Edinburgh, Bus Station
10:10AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
451One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX180 · NX171
09:10PM12h45
Edinburgh, Bus Station
09:55AMLiverpool, University
451One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX180 · NX171
09:10PM12h38
Edinburgh, Bus Station
09:48AMLiverpool, Botanic Park
451One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:40PM15h30
Edinburgh, Bus Station
02:10PMLiverpool, Liverpool One
551One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX183 · NX171
11:45AM9h15
Edinburgh, Bus Station
09:00PMLiverpool, University
611One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Edinburgh to Liverpool

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

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Bus
Most popular
Train

€50

Average price

Cheapest

€80

Average price

7h 42m

Average total duration

7h 12m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
National Express

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TransPennine Express

Most popular train company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Edinburgh to Liverpool bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday, July 16
Last updated at 5:07 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX183 · NX171
On time
7:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
9h45
5:30 PM Liverpool, University
1 transfer
national_expressNX183 · NX171
On time
7:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
10h00
5:45 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
1 transfer
national_expressNX183 · NX171
On time
7:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
9h39
5:24 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park
1 transfer
national_expressNX591 · NX170
On time
9:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
9h25
7:00 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
1 transfer
national_expressNX591 · NX170
On time
9:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
9h04
6:39 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park
1 transfer
national_expressNX591 · NX170
On time
9:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
9h10
6:45 PM Liverpool, University
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
18h30
5:05 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One1 transfer
national_expressNX183 · NX171
On time
10:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
9h15
8:00 PM Liverpool, University
1 transfer
national_expressNX183 · NX171
On time
10:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
9h09
7:54 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park
1 transfer
national_expressNX183 · NX171
On time
10:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
9h30
8:15 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
1 transfer
national_expressNX183 · NX181 · NX421 · NX171
On time
7:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
12h53
8:28 AM Liverpool, University
3 transfers
national_expressNX183 · NX181 · NX421
On time
7:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
12h00
7:35 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
2 transfers
national_expressNX183 · NX181 · NX421 · NX171
On time
7:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
12h57
8:32 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park
3 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
14h55
10:40 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One1 transfer
national_expressNX180 · NX171
On time
8:10 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
13h00
9:10 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
1 transfer
national_expressNX180 · NX1718:10 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
12h45
8:55 AM Liverpool, University1 transfer
national_expressNX180 · NX1718:10 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
12h38
8:48 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
15h30
1:10 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
17h30
4:10 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Liverpool

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Buses from Edinburgh to Liverpool run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €22 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: National Express, TransPennine Express and FlixBus Edinburgh to Liverpool

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:

  • Average Duration: 8 h 40 min
  • Cheapest Price: €53

FAQs: Bus from Edinburgh to Liverpool

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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Edinburgh to Liverpool

Edinburgh
Liverpool
The major bus station for departures in Edinburgh is Edinburgh, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh, Bus Station for your trip from Edinburgh to Liverpool.
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Amenities at bus station
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ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
carConnection
Car connection
Elder Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Edinburgh, Bus Station
  • Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
The major bus station for arrivals in Liverpool is Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place for your trip to Liverpool from Edinburgh.
Amenities at bus station
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ParkingParking
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ATMATM
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WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Canning Place
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café in the Station (in the station)
  • Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
  • Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 18, 79, 82 Train: Merseyrail
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Canning Place
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret A Manger (in the station)
  • Costa Coffee (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Liverpool, Liverpool One
  • Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 82, 86A Train: Merseyrail
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