The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 53 m
Buses per day
54
Distance
286 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 54 buses that leave London for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) on Thu, Nov 06, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 286 km distance in an average of 4 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 5 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.
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Compare train and bus for London to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 286 km
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €65 Average price |
6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX421 · NX171 | Delayed 2:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h55 | 12:13 PM 12:13 PMLiverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX421 | On time 2:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h35 | 8:35 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX421 · NX171 | 2:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h48 | 9:48 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h50 | 1:50 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 1:00 PM Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX550 | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h15 | 2:15 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 · NX171 | Delayed 9:30 AM 8:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 7h15 | 3:45 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h20 | 1:50 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h30 | 1:00 PM Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 · NX171 | Delayed 9:30 AM 8:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 7h00 | 3:30 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX171 | Delayed 9:30 AM 8:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 6h54 | 3:24 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX170 | On time 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h15 | 4:45 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX170 | On time 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h09 | 4:39 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
NX550 | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h00 | 4:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 · NX171 | On time 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h24 | 6:24 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX171 | On time 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h30 | 6:30 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX171 | On time 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h45 | 6:45 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX170 | On time 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h39 | 7:39 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h25 | 7:25 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 · NX170 | On time 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h45 | 7:45 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX170 | On time 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h00 | 8:00 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h40 | 6:40 PM Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h00 | 6:40 PM Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h45 | 7:25 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 · NX171 | On time 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h54 | 8:54 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX171 | On time 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h00 | 9:00 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX550 | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h15 | 8:15 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 · NX170 | On time 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h09 | 10:09 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX170 | On time 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h15 | 10:15 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h45 | 8:45 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 · NX170 | On time 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h30 | 10:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h05 | 8:45 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 · NX171 | On time 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h45 | 11:45 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX171 | On time 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h38 | 11:38 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
NX551 | 4:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h25 | 11:55 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX550 | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h00 | 11:00 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 · NX170 | On time 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h50 | 12:50 AM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX170 | On time 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h00 | 1:00 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX170 | On time 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h43 | 12:43 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h25 | 12:25 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h50 | 12:25 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 · NX171 | On time 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h08 | 2:08 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX171 | On time 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h15 | 2:15 AM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX550 | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h00 | 2:00 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX423 | 11:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h05 | 6:05 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX424 · NX423 | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h35 | 6:05 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX424 · NX171 | On time 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 10h25 | 9:55 AM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX424 · NX171 | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 10h18 | 9:48 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h50 | 5:20 AM Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h35 | 6:05 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 · NX421 | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h36 | 8:35 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus | 12:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h15 | 5:20 AM Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h00 | 6:05 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Distance 286 km |
Average bus duration 6h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 42 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 22:59 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from London to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)You can travel by bus between London to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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