The cheapest and fastest buses from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€5
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
52 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport 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 Manchester Airport will cost around €5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Of the 5 buses that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Manchester Airport on Wed, Feb 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct buses cover the 47 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest buses will take 1 h 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport 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 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €2.
Distance: 47 km
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€6 Average price Cheapest | €10 Average price |
1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport buses for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1h00 | 11:30 AM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0h45 | 11:30 AM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 11:02 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h58 | 12:00 PM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | 12:17 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h58 | 1:15 PM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 1:47 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h58 | 2:45 PM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | 2:47 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h58 | 3:45 PM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 4:20 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1h10 | 5:30 PM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | 5:52 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h58 | 6:50 PM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0h55 | 7:40 PM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0h45 | 7:40 PM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 7:27 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h53 | 8:20 PM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | 9:27 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h53 | 10:20 PM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, February 4 | |||||
![]() | 9:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h45 | 10:30 AM Manchester Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport
Buses from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport run on average 31 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 but you can travel from only €2 by train.
There are 31 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:15, the last at 20:23. The fastest bus covers the 47 km distance in 45m.
Distance 47 km |
Average bus duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 31 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 04:15 |
Last bus 20:23 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester AirportYou can travel by bus between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as €2. 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 Manchester Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport 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 Manchester Airport, 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.
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