The cheapest and fastest buses from Liverpool to Altrincham
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
53 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Liverpool to Altrincham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Altrincham will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 18 buses that leave Liverpool for Altrincham on Fri, Jun 19, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 42 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 55 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.
NX1706:28 PM0h52Liverpool, University7:20 PMManchester, Airport€101One-way0 transfers
NX1706:20 PM1h00Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place7:20 PMManchester, Airport€101One-way0 transfers
NX1707:30 PM1h00Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place8:30 PMManchester, Airport€101One-way0 transfers
NX17011:13 AM0h57Liverpool, University12:10 PMManchester, Airport€101One-way0 transfers
NX1702:30 AM0h55Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place3:25 AMManchester, Airport€101One-way0 transfers
NX1702:35 AM0h50Liverpool, University3:25 AMManchester, Airport€101One-way0 transfers
NX1706:28 PM0h52Liverpool, University7:20 PMManchester, Airport€101One-way0 transfers
NX1707:38 PM0h52Liverpool, University8:30 PMManchester, Airport€101One-way0 transfers
NX1702:30 AM0h55Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place3:25 AMManchester, Airport€101One-way0 transfers
NX1703:35 AM0h55Liverpool, University4:30 AMManchester, Airport€101One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Liverpool to Altrincham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Altrincham 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 bus which can get you there in 1h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 42 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€5 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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
Liverpool to Altrincham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Altrincham buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:05 PM Liverpool | 0h55 | 8:00 PM Altrincham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
NX170 | Delayed 10:05 AM 2:30 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0h55 | 3:25 AM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 2:10 PM 2:35 AMLiverpool, University | 0h50 | 3:25 AM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 10:05 AM 3:30 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h00 | 4:30 AM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 2:10 PM 3:35 AMLiverpool, University | 0h55 | 4:30 AM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 10:05 AM 5:35 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 6:40 AM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 2:10 PM 5:43 AMLiverpool, University | 0h57 | 6:40 AM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 10:05 AM 7:50 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h10 | 9:00 AM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 2:10 PM 7:58 AMLiverpool, University | 1h02 | 9:00 AM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 10:05 AM 10:05 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 11:10 AM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 2:10 PM 10:13 AMLiverpool, University | 0h57 | 11:10 AM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | On time 11:05 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 12:10 PM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 2:10 PM 11:13 AMLiverpool, University | 0h57 | 12:10 PM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | On time 1:25 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 2:30 PM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 2:10 PM 1:33 PMLiverpool, University | 0h57 | 2:30 PM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | On time 6:20 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h00 | 7:20 PM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | On time 6:28 PM Liverpool, University | 0h52 | 7:20 PM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | On time 7:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h00 | 8:30 PM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | On time 7:38 PM Liverpool, University | 0h52 | 8:30 PM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Liverpool to Altrincham
Buses from Liverpool to Altrincham run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 30 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 42 km distance in 45m.
Distance 42 km |
Average bus duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 30 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Liverpool to AltrinchamYou can travel by bus between Liverpool to Altrincham with National Express, FlixBus for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Liverpool to Altrincham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Altrincham 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 Altrincham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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 to Altrincham
- 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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