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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

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.

NX180 · NX171

09:10PM13h00

Edinburgh, Bus Station

10:10AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place

€451One-way

1 transfer

NX180 · NX171

09:10PM12h45

Edinburgh, Bus Station

09:55AMLiverpool, University

€451One-way

1 transfer

NX180 · NX171

09:10PM12h38

Edinburgh, Bus Station

09:48AMLiverpool, Botanic Park

€451One-way

1 transfer

FlixBus · FlixBus

10:40PM15h30

Edinburgh, Bus Station

02:10PMLiverpool, Liverpool One

€551One-way

1 transfer

NX183 · 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

Compare bus with

Bus	Most popular Train
€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
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options

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

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
NX183 · NX171	On time 7:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station	9h45	5:30 PM Liverpool, University	1 transfer
NX183 · NX171	On time 7:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station	10h00	5:45 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place	1 transfer
NX183 · NX171	On time 7:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station	9h39	5:24 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park	1 transfer
NX591 · NX170	On time 9:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station	9h25	7:00 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place	1 transfer
NX591 · NX170	On time 9:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station	9h04	6:39 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park	1 transfer
NX591 · NX170	On time 9:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station	9h10	6:45 PM Liverpool, University	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	10:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station	18h30	5:05 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One	1 transfer
NX183 · NX171	On time 10:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station	9h15	8:00 PM Liverpool, University	1 transfer
NX183 · NX171	On time 10:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station	9h09	7:54 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park	1 transfer
NX183 · NX171	On time 10:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station	9h30	8:15 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place	1 transfer
NX183 · NX181 · NX421 · NX171	On time 7:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station	12h53	8:28 AM Liverpool, University	3 transfers
NX183 · NX181 · NX421	On time 7:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station	12h00	7:35 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place	2 transfers
NX183 · NX181 · NX421 · NX171	On time 7:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station	12h57	8:32 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park	3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus	7:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station	14h55	10:40 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One	1 transfer
NX180 · NX171	On time 8:10 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station	13h00	9:10 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place	1 transfer
NX180 · NX171	8:10 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station	12h45	8:55 AM Liverpool, University	1 transfer
NX180 · NX171	8:10 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station	12h38	8:48 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	9:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station	15h30	1:10 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One	1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus	10:40 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station	17h30	4:10 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One	1 transfer
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Liverpool

United Kingdom

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

Direct buses

Fastest bus

5h 38m

First bus

00:18

Last bus

23:45

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

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Coach information from Edinburgh to Liverpool with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 3 h 56 min
Cheapest Price: €38

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Edinburgh to Liverpool coach information:

Average Duration: 8 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: €15

FAQs: Bus from Edinburgh to Liverpool

FAQs: Take the bus from Edinburgh to Liverpool with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Liverpool.

Cheap coach tickets from Edinburgh to Liverpool can start from as little as €16 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Edinburgh to Liverpool is €53; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time between Edinburgh and Liverpool is on average 5 h 55 min for the 282 km long journey, but the time it takes to go to Liverpool from Edinburgh by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Edinburgh to Liverpool leaves at 08: 45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Edinburgh to Liverpool leaves at 23: 40.

Yes, there is 1 direct coach a day from Edinburgh to Liverpool with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

For the best Edinburgh to Liverpool coach to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus or Bus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Liverpool from Edinburgh to compare what amenities they may offer.

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.

The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to Liverpool by coach is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Liverpool from Edinburgh including taking a coach or train.

No, the coach from Edinburgh to Liverpool has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Edinburgh to Liverpool.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Edinburgh to Liverpool.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Edinburgh to Liverpool, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Edinburgh to Liverpool.

No, luggage for the coach from Edinburgh to Liverpool needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Edinburgh to Liverpool.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Edinburgh to Liverpool.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Edinburgh to Liverpool.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Edinburgh to Liverpool.

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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