The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester Airport to Liverpool
Cheapest price on Oct 13
€5
Average ticket price on Oct 13
€7
Fastest journey on Oct 13
38 m
Average journey duration on Oct 13
40 m
Buses on Oct 13
52
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Liverpool will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
On Tue, Oct 13, we found 52 buses from Manchester Airport to Liverpool, including 52 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 13 the direct buses cover the 47 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 38 m .
On Tue, Oct 13 the slowest buses will take 44 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.
FlixBus6:20 AM1h00Manchester, Airport7:20 AMLiverpool, Liverpool One€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:35 PM0h45Manchester, Airport7:20 PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:50 AM0h45Manchester, Airport10:35 AMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:40 PM0h45Manchester, Airport6:25 PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:20 PM0h45Manchester, Airport5:05 PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre€51One-way0 transfers
NX17011:15 PM0h38Manchester, Airport11:53 PMLiverpool, Botanic Park€61One-way0 transfers
NX1709:35 PM0h38Manchester, Airport10:13 PMLiverpool, Botanic Park€61One-way0 transfers
NX1701:05 AM0h38Manchester, Airport1:43 AMLiverpool, Botanic Park€91One-way0 transfers
NX17011:15 PM0h44Manchester, Airport11:59 PMLiverpool, University€61One-way0 transfers
NX1707:40 PM0h44Manchester, Airport8:24 PMLiverpool, Botanic Park€61One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester Airport to Liverpool
Buses from Manchester Airport to Liverpool run on average 49 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 49 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 22:59. The fastest bus covers the 47 km distance in 38m.
Distance 47 km |
Average bus duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 49 |
Direct buses 49 |
Fastest bus 38m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 10:59 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Live departures
Manchester Airport to Liverpool bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Liverpool buses for today, Monday, October 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX170 | 1:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h50 | 2:45 PM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 1:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h44 | 2:39 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 1:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 1h05 | 3:00 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 3:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h54 | 4:49 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 3:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 1h15 | 5:10 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 3:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 4:55 PM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 PM Manchester, Airport | 1h10 | 5:30 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 5:05 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 PM Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 6:40 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 6:25 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 5:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h50 | 6:45 PM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 5:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h44 | 6:39 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 5:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 1h05 | 7:00 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 7:20 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 7:35 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 8:15 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 8:30 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 7:40 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h50 | 8:30 PM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 7:40 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h44 | 8:24 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 7:40 PM Manchester, Airport | 1h05 | 8:45 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 9:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h38 | 10:13 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 9:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h55 | 10:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 9:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 10:20 PM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 10:40 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 10:25 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 11:15 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h38 | 11:53 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 11:15 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h44 | 11:59 PM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 11:15 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h55 | 12:10 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, October 13 | |||||
NX170 | 1:05 AM Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 1:50 AM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 1:05 AM Manchester, Airport | 0h55 | 2:00 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 1:05 AM Manchester, Airport | 0h38 | 1:43 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 AM Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 5:15 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 AM Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 5:00 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 AM Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 7:20 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 AM Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 7:05 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX421 | 7:15 AM Manchester, Airport | 1h20 | 8:35 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 8:10 AM Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 9:10 AM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 8:10 AM Manchester, Airport | 1h15 | 9:25 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 8:10 AM Manchester, Airport | 0h53 | 9:03 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 9:20 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 9:05 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 AM Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 10:35 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 AM Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 10:50 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 10:05 AM Manchester, Airport | 0h50 | 10:55 AM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 10:05 AM Manchester, Airport | 1h05 | 11:10 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 10:05 AM Manchester, Airport | 0h44 | 10:49 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX120 | 10:45 AM Manchester, Airport | 1h45 | 12:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 12:00 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h44 | 12:44 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 12:00 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h50 | 12:50 PM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 12:00 PM Manchester, Airport | 1h05 | 1:05 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 1:20 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 1:05 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Bus from Manchester Airport to Liverpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Liverpool 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 Liverpool, 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 Manchester Airport to Liverpool
Most Manchester Airport to Liverpool buses use the Manchester, Coach Station to Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place station pair, with some services arriving at Liverpool, University. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport and Liverpool bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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