The cheapest and fastest buses from Leeds to Liverpool
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
2 h 28 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Buses per day
57
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leeds to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Liverpool will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 57 buses that leave Leeds for Liverpool on Wed, Apr 08, 56 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Apr 08 the direct buses cover the 104 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 28 m .
On Wed, Apr 08 the slowest buses will take 2 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus5:40 PM2h35Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse8:15 PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre€101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:40 PM2h50Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse8:30 PMLiverpool, Liverpool One€101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:50 AM2h45Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse10:35 AMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre€101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:20 PM2h45Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse5:05 PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre€101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:20 PM3h10Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse5:30 PMLiverpool, Liverpool One€101One-way0 transfers
NX17010:15 PM2h28Leeds, Coach Station12:43 AMLiverpool, Botanic Park€131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:40 PM2h35Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse8:15 PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre€101One-way0 transfers
NX17010:15 PM2h35Leeds, Coach Station12:50 AMLiverpool, University€131One-way0 transfers
NX1707:30 PM2h39Leeds, Coach Station10:09 PMLiverpool, Botanic Park€131One-way0 transfers
NX1702:00 PM2h39Leeds, Coach Station4:39 PMLiverpool, Botanic Park€151One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leeds to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 104 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price |
3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leeds to Liverpool bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Liverpool buses for today, Tuesday, April 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX171 | 11:15 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 3h15 | 2:30 PM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | 11:15 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 3h09 | 2:24 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 PM Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 2h45 | 4:05 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 PM Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 3h10 | 4:30 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | 2:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 3h30 | 5:30 PM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | 2:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 3h24 | 5:24 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 3h30 | 5:40 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 3h15 | 5:25 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 3h00 | 6:35 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 2h45 | 6:20 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 2h35 | 7:15 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 2h50 | 7:30 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | 4:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 3h09 | 7:54 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | 4:45 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 3h15 | 8:00 PM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 3h30 | 9:40 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 3h15 | 9:25 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | 7:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 3h15 | 10:45 PM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | 7:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 3h08 | 10:38 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | 10:15 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 3h00 | 1:15 AM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | 10:15 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h53 | 1:08 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX172 · NX421 | 1:00 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 6h35 | 7:35 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:05 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 3h10 | 4:15 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 2h55 | 4:00 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 3h20 | 6:20 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 3h05 | 6:05 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 3h00 | 8:20 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 2h45 | 8:05 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | 5:30 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 3h40 | 9:10 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | 5:30 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 3h18 | 8:48 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | 5:30 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 3h25 | 8:55 AM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 AM Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 2h45 | 9:35 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 AM Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 3h00 | 9:50 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | 8:30 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 3h30 | 12:00 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | 8:30 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 3h09 | 11:39 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | 8:30 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 3h15 | 11:45 AM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 AM Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 3h15 | 12:05 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 AM Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse | 3h30 | 12:20 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 10:15 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h45 | 1:00 PM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 10:15 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 2h39 | 12:54 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 10:15 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 3h00 | 1:15 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leeds to Liverpool
Buses from Leeds to Liverpool run on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 28 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 104 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 104 km |
Average bus duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 28 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Leeds to LiverpoolYou can travel by bus between Leeds to Liverpool with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Leeds to Liverpool
Buses offer a fast and convenient way to get from Leeds to Liverpool with National Express operating a number of daily services. The first departure is at 2:15 a.m. and the final coach of the day leaves at 9:00 p.m. Average travel time is around 3 1/2 hours with the fastest service taking 2 hours 20 minutes, and the slowest, 4 hours and 20 minutes. Most services are direct with a few involving a change of coach at Manchester.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Leeds to Liverpool?
Departure Station: Leeds Coach Station Buses to Liverpool depart from Leeds Coach Station on Dyer Street. It's adjacent to Leeds Bus Station which is the terminus for bus services around the city and beyond operated by First Leeds, Arriva, and several local firms.
Arrival Station: Liverpool One Bus Station Buses from Leeds arrive at Liverpool One Bus Station on Canning Place behind John Lewis in the heart of the city. Bus services operated by Arriva and the Airport Flyer Bus Service leave from the station for convenient onward transport. In addition, Queens Square Bus Station is a short walk away.
FAQs: Bus from Leeds to Liverpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Liverpool by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Leeds to Liverpool
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 18, 79, 82 Train: Merseyrail
- Bus: 699, 86C, 86A Train: Liverpool Lime Street
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