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The cheapest and fastest buses from Liverpool to London

Showing times and prices for Mar 21

Cheapest price

€11

Average price

€25

Fastest journey

4 h 50 m

Average duration

5 h 13 m

Buses per day

Distance

286 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Liverpool 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 to London will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.

Fast buses

Of the 49 buses that leave Liverpool for London every day 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Mar 21 the direct buses cover the 286 km distance in an average of 5 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .

The slowest buses will take 5 h 30 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.

Cheapest

06:00PM5h10

Liverpool

11:10PMLondon

€111One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

06:00PM5h25

Liverpool

11:25PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station

€111One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

01:40PM5h30

Liverpool

07:10PMLondon

€111One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

01:40PM6h05

Liverpool

07:45PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station

€111One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

01:40PM5h50

Liverpool

07:30PMLondon

€111One-way

0 transfers

Liverpool to London bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, March 21

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
National Express NX170 National ExpressNX170	12:43AM Liverpool, Botanic Park	7h37	08:20AM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	12:50AM Liverpool	5h10	06:00AM London	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	12:50AM Liverpool	6h35	07:25AM London	1 transfer
National Express NX170 National ExpressNX170	12:50AM Liverpool	7h30	08:20AM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	12:50AM Liverpool	5h40	06:30AM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX421 National ExpressNX421	01:45AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street	6h35	08:20AM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX170 National ExpressNX170	02:40AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street	7h40	10:20AM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX170 National ExpressNX170	02:45AM Liverpool	7h35	10:20AM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX170 National ExpressNX170	02:48AM Liverpool, Botanic Park	7h32	10:20AM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX170 National ExpressNX170	05:15AM Liverpool	8h05	01:20PM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX170 National ExpressNX170	05:18AM Liverpool, Botanic Park	8h02	01:20PM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	05:45AM Liverpool	7h00	12:45PM London	1 transfer
National Express NX551 National ExpressNX551	06:35AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street	7h45	02:20PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX550 National ExpressNX550	06:45AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street	6h05	12:50PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX170 National ExpressNX170	07:50AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street	6h30	02:20PM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX170 National ExpressNX170	07:58AM Liverpool	6h22	02:20PM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX170 National ExpressNX170	08:02AM Liverpool, Botanic Park	6h18	02:20PM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	08:45AM Liverpool	7h00	03:45PM London	1 transfer
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	08:50AM Liverpool	6h55	03:45PM London	1 transfer
National Express NX171 National ExpressNX171	09:48AM Liverpool, Botanic Park	7h02	04:50PM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX171 National ExpressNX171	09:55AM Liverpool	6h55	04:50PM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX550 National ExpressNX550	10:40AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street	6h10	04:50PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX170 National ExpressNX170	10:50AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street	7h55	06:45PM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX170 National ExpressNX170	10:58AM Liverpool	7h47	06:45PM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX170 National ExpressNX170	11:02AM Liverpool, Botanic Park	7h43	06:45PM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX170 National ExpressNX170	11:09AM Liverpool, Botanic Park	7h41	06:50PM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX170 National ExpressNX170	11:15AM Liverpool	7h35	06:50PM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX550 National ExpressNX550	12:40PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street	6h10	06:50PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	01:40PM Liverpool	5h30	07:10PM London	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	01:40PM Liverpool	6h05	07:45PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	01:40PM Liverpool	5h50	07:30PM London	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX171 National ExpressNX171	02:35PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street	6h25	09:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX171 National ExpressNX171	02:43PM Liverpool	6h17	09:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX171 National ExpressNX171	02:47PM Liverpool, Botanic Park	6h13	09:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX550 National ExpressNX550	03:50PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street	6h10	10:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX170 National ExpressNX170	04:39PM Liverpool, Botanic Park	6h51	11:30PM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX170 National ExpressNX170	04:45PM Liverpool	6h45	11:30PM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX550 National ExpressNX550	05:50PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street	5h40	11:30PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	06:00PM Liverpool	5h10	11:10PM London	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	06:00PM Liverpool	5h25	11:25PM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	06:00PM Liverpool	4h50	10:50PM London	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX171 National ExpressNX171	09:23PM Liverpool	8h57	06:20AM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX171 National ExpressNX171	09:27PM Liverpool, Botanic Park	8h53	06:20AM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX170 National ExpressNX170	10:09PM Liverpool, Botanic Park	8h41	06:50AM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX170 National ExpressNX170	10:15PM Liverpool	8h35	06:50AM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX171 National ExpressNX171	11:38PM Liverpool, Botanic Park	8h42	08:20AM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX423 National ExpressNX423	11:40PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street	6h40	06:20AM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
National Express NX423 National ExpressNX423	11:40PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street	7h10	06:50AM London, Victoria Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
National Express NX171 National ExpressNX171	11:45PM Liverpool	8h35	08:20AM London, Victoria Coach Station	1 transfer
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Liverpool to London

Buses from Liverpool to London run on average 34 times per day, taking around 6h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

286 km

Average bus duration

6h 37m

Cheapest ticket price

€10

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

4h 50m

First bus

12:40

Last bus

23:45

Price information

Coach companies: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus Liverpool to London

Travel between Liverpool and London from €8 with Omio’s coach partners National Express, Megabus and FlixBus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from Liverpool to London, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Liverpool to London coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 5 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: €17
National Express frequency: 4 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Liverpool to London coach information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 4 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: €8
FlixBus frequency: 2 a day

Buses from Liverpool to London

Travelling from Liverpool to London by bus is quick and convenient on one of the 11 daily departures offered by National Express.The first departure sets off at 5:00 a.m. and the last at 11:45 p.m. The fastest travel time for the 178 miles journey is five hours and 45 minutes. Most services are direct with a few involving a coach change at Birmingham or Manchester Airport.

Departure and arrival stations for buses from Liverpool to London

Departure Station:Liverpool One Bus Station Buses to London leave from Liverpool One Bus Station centrally located on Canning Place. Passengers can reach the station from anywhere in the city on the frequent bus services operated by Arriva.

Arrival Station:Victoria Coach StationNational Express coaches from Liverpool terminate in Victoria. As London's largest transport hub, it offers a wealth of onward travel options. Local bus services can be caught right outside the station and Victoria Bus Station is a short walk away. Nearby Victoria Train Station houses Victoria Underground Station which is on the Circle, District and Victoria lines.

FAQs: Bus from Liverpool to London

FAQs: Take the bus from Liverpool to London with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Liverpool to London.

Cheap coach tickets from Liverpool to London can start from as little as €9 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Liverpool to London is €17; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time between Liverpool and London is on average 4 h 50 min for the 286 km long journey, but the time it takes to go to London from Liverpool by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Liverpool to London leaves at 00: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Liverpool to London leaves at 23: 55.

Yes, there are 15 direct coaches a day from Liverpool to London with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

When taking a coach from Liverpool to London, you can count on National Express, Megabus or FlixBus for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service from Liverpool to London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

When departing from Liverpool, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Liverpool, Edge Lane Drive. When arriving in London, you can end your route in coach stations like London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Golders Green Station and London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Victoria Coach Station, located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to London from Liverpool is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 50 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Liverpool to London by coach is November.

You have options as you can travel from Liverpool to London 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.

Popular bus stations from Liverpool to London

Liverpool

London

The major bus station for departures in Liverpool is Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place for your trip from Liverpool to London.

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