4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Liverpool to Manchester
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€3
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€6
Fastest journey on Sep 17
50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
1 h 3 m
Buses on Sep 17
35
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Liverpool 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 to Manchester will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €3.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 35 buses from Liverpool to Manchester, including 35 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct buses cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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.
FlixBus6:55 PM1h25Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre8:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€31One-way0 transfers- FlixBus9:50 PM1h30Liverpool, Liverpool One11:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€31One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:45 PM1h35Liverpool, Liverpool One8:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€31One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:00 PM1h20Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre11:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€31One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:10 PM1h30Liverpool, Liverpool One1:40 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€41One-way0 transfers
NX4211:45 AM0h50Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place2:35 AMManchester, Coach Station€61One-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
- NX5411:30 PM1h05Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place2:35 PMManchester, Coach Station€61One-way0 transfers
- NX5416:00 AM1h10Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place7:10 AMManchester, Coach Station€61One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, while a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 50 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€5 Average price Cheapest | €7 Average price | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Manchester:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Manchester costing on average €7.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 26m.
Live departures
Liverpool to Manchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Manchester buses for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 6:45 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 to Manchester
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Buses from Liverpool to Manchester run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €3 but you can travel from only €3 by train.
There are 29 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 50 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 50 km |
Average bus duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 29 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 70 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Liverpool to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between Liverpool to Manchester with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as €3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Liverpool to Manchester
National Express offers multiple services to Manchester Coach Station daily. The first bus departs from Liverpool Station at 2:20 a.m. and the last bus of the day departs at 11:40 p.m. The journey takes approximately one hour but at peak times the journey may take slightly longer.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Liverpool to Manchester?
Departure Station: Liverpool One Bus Station is situated at Canning Place in the heart of the city centre and a 5-minute walk from James Street Train Station. Taxis are also available from the station.
Arrival Station: Manchester Bus and Coach Station is situated on Chorlton Street in the very heart of Manchester. Piccadilly Train Station is a 5-minute walk and Victoria Train Station is a 10-minute walk from the bus station. Buses to and from the surrounding area are available at Piccadilly Gardens, where there is also a taxi rank.
FAQs: Bus from Liverpool to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool 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 to Manchester
Most Liverpool 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 and Manchester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Liverpool station do buses to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place bus station facilities and services
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café in the Station (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Liverpool, University from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool, University is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, University bus station facilities and services
Liverpool, University has practical services for this route, including Taxis.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool, University: Taxis.
Getting to Liverpool, Botanic Park from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool, Botanic Park is 2 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, Botanic Park bus station facilities and services
Liverpool, Botanic Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool, Botanic Park. ATMs are available at Liverpool, Botanic Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool, Botanic Park.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool, Botanic Park: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool, Botanic Park: Station is accessible for those with reduced mobility.
Which Manchester station do buses from Liverpool arrive at?
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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