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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€7
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Buses per day
38
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester 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 will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Of the 38 buses that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Manchester on Mon, Aug 03, 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest buses will take 1 h 5 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.
FlixBus10:00 PM1h20Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre11:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€41One-way0 transfers- FlixBus10:30 AM1h40Liverpool, Liverpool One12:10 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€41One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:55 PM1h25Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre8:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€41One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:10 PM1h30Liverpool, Liverpool One1:40 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€41One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:45 PM1h35Liverpool, Liverpool One8:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€41One-way0 transfers
NX4211:45 AM0h50Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place2:35 AMManchester, Coach Station€61One-way0 transfers- NX5411:30 PM1h05Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place2:35 PMManchester, Coach Station€61One-way0 transfers
- NX5408:55 AM1h05Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place10:00 AMManchester, Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
- NX5412:20 PM1h05Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place3:25 PMManchester, Coach Station€61One-way0 transfers
- NX5401:20 PM1h05Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place2:25 PMManchester, Coach Station€61One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester 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 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €3.
Distance: 50 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €7 Average price |
1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester buses for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX421 | 1:45 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0h50 | 2:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 | 2:30 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h25 | 3:55 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 | 2:35 AM Liverpool, University | 1h20 | 3:55 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 | 4:15 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h30 | 5:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 | 4:20 AM Liverpool, University | 1h25 | 5:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 | 5:45 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h35 | 7:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 | 5:53 AM Liverpool, University | 1h27 | 7:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX541 | 6:00 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h10 | 7:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 | 7:55 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h35 | 9:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 | 8:03 AM Liverpool, University | 1h27 | 9:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX540 | 8:55 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 10:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 | 9:50 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h35 | 11:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 | 9:58 AM Liverpool, University | 1h27 | 11:25 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1h40 | 12:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:45 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 1h25 | 12:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX541 | 11:00 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h10 | 12:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 | 11:40 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h35 | 1:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 | 11:48 AM Liverpool, University | 1h27 | 1:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:10 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1h30 | 1:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:20 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 1h20 | 1:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX540 | 1:20 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 2:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX541 | 1:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 2:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 | 1:40 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h35 | 3:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 | 1:48 PM Liverpool, University | 1h27 | 3:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX541 | 2:20 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 3:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 | 3:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h50 | 5:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 | 3:40 PM Liverpool, University | 1h40 | 5:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX540 | 4:25 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h20 | 5:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:30 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1h10 | 5:40 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 | 5:35 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h30 | 7:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 | 5:43 PM Liverpool, University | 1h22 | 7:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:00 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1h10 | 7:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:45 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1h35 | 8:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:55 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 1h25 | 8:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 | 7:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h30 | 9:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 | 7:38 PM Liverpool, University | 1h22 | 9:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:50 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1h30 | 11:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:00 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 1h20 | 11:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester
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Buses from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 but you can travel from only €3 by train.
There are 22 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 50 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 50 km |
Average bus duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 7:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as €3. 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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester 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, 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester
Most Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester buses use the Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place to Manchester, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester, Airport. Use this guide to compare Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Manchester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester, Coach Station from Manchester city centre
Manchester, Coach Station bus station facilities and services
Manchester, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Coach Station: Ramps, assistance.
Getting to Manchester, Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester, Airport is 2 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester, Airport bus station facilities and services
Manchester, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King (in the station), Giraffe (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the airport, offering multiple currency options.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Airport.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Getting to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange from Manchester city centre
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange bus station facilities and services
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Elevators, ramps.
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