The cheapest and fastest buses from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€21
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
6 h 5 m
Buses per day
30
Distance
286 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 30 buses that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for London on Wed, Nov 12, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 12 the direct buses cover the 286 km distance in an average of 6 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
On Wed, Nov 12 the slowest buses will take 6 h 17 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.
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NX421
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NX171 · NX540
NX171 · NX540Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 286 km
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €49 Average price |
6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London buses for today, Tuesday, November 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX170 · NX540 | Delayed 4:15 PM 2:45 AMLiverpool, University | 7h35 | 10:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX540 | Delayed 4:15 PM 5:15 AMLiverpool, University | 8h05 | 1:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX540 | On time 5:18 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 8h02 | 1:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h45 | 11:25 AM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h00 | 11:40 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h25 | 11:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX550 | Delayed 6:15 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 6h20 | 5:00 PM 5:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX551 | 6:35 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 7h45 | 2:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 · NX540 | Delayed 4:15 PM 7:58 AMLiverpool, University | 6h22 | 2:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX540 | 8:02 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 6h18 | 2:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h10 | 3:05 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h35 | 2:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 · NX540 | Delayed 9:00 PM 9:28 AMLiverpool, University | 7h22 | 4:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX171 · NX540 | 9:32 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 7h18 | 4:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX550 | Delayed 10:10 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 6h10 | 5:00 PM 5:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h10 | 4:50 PM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h50 | 4:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h25 | 5:05 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 7h50 | 6:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX540 | Delayed 4:15 PM 10:58 AMLiverpool, University | 7h32 | 6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX540 | On time 11:02 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 7h28 | 6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) | 5h20 | 4:50 PM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) | 5h35 | 5:05 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) | 5h00 | 4:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX550 | On time 12:10 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 6h25 | 6:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 · NX540 | On time 2:35 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 6h25 | 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX171 · NX540 | Delayed 9:00 PM 2:43 PMLiverpool, University | 6h17 | 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX171 · NX540 | 2:47 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 6h13 | 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h05 | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h50 | 9:15 PM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h35 | 9:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX550 | On time 3:50 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 6h10 | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) | 4h45 | 9:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 · NX540 | On time 4:15 PM Liverpool, University | 7h30 | 11:45 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) | 5h00 | 9:15 PM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) | 5h15 | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 · NX540 | On time 4:20 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 7h25 | 11:45 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX550 | On time 7:15 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 5h35 | 12:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 · NX424 | On time 9:23 PM Liverpool, University | 8h57 | 6:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX171 · NX424 | 9:27 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 8h53 | 6:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX423 · NX424 | On time 11:40 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 6h40 | 6:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX423 | 11:40 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 7h10 | 6:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h45 | 5:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h00 | 5:45 AM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h20 | 6:05 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX421 | 1:45 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 6h55 | 8:40 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 · NX540 | 2:40 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 7h40 | 10:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX540 | 2:45 AM Liverpool, University | 7h35 | 10:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX540 | 2:48 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 7h32 | 10:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Bus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London
Buses from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London run on average 45 times per day, taking around 6h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 286 km distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 286 km |
Average bus duration 6h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 45 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to LondonYou can travel by bus between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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