The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€5
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€7
Fastest journey on Sep 18
38 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
41 m
Buses on Sep 18
51
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 51 buses from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), including 51 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 47 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 38 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 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.
FlixBus6:35 PM1h00Manchester, Airport7:35 PMLiverpool, Liverpool One€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:20 PM0h45Manchester, Airport1:05 PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:15 AM0h45Manchester, Airport5:00 AMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:20 AM0h45Manchester, Airport7:05 AMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 PM0h45Manchester, Airport8:15 PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre€51One-way0 transfers
NX1709:55 PM0h38Manchester, Airport10:33 PMLiverpool, Botanic Park€71One-way0 transfers
NX1701:05 AM0h38Manchester, Airport1:43 AMLiverpool, Botanic Park€51One-way0 transfers
NX17011:59 PM0h39Manchester, Airport12:38 AMLiverpool, Botanic Park€71One-way0 transfers
NX1707:40 PM0h44Manchester, Airport8:24 PMLiverpool, Botanic Park€71One-way0 transfers
NX1705:35 PM0h44Manchester, Airport6:19 PMLiverpool, Botanic Park€101One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, while a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 47 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€6 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV):
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) costing on average €9.
Other travel options to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 16m.
Live departures
Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
NX170 | 1:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h50 | 2:45 PM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 1:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 1h05 | 3:00 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 1:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h44 | 2:39 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 3:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 4:55 PM Liverpool, University | 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 | 0h54 | 4:49 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 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 | 0h45 | 6:25 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 PM Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 6:40 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 5:55 PM Manchester, Airport | 1h05 | 7:00 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 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 | |
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 | 1h05 | 8:45 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 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 | 9:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h38 | 10:13 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 9:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 10:20 PM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 9:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 0h55 | 10:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 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 | 0h55 | 12:10 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 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 | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
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 | 0h45 | 5:00 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 AM Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 5:15 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 AM Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 7:05 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 AM Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 7:20 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 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 | 1h15 | 9:25 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 | 0h53 | 9:03 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 9:05 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 9:20 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 9:30 AM Manchester, Airport | 0h50 | 10:20 AM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 9:30 AM Manchester, Airport | 1h05 | 10:35 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 9:30 AM Manchester, Airport | 0h44 | 10:14 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 AM Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 10:50 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 AM Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 10:35 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Buses from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 38 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 36 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 22:14. The fastest bus covers the 47 km distance in 45m.
Distance 47 km |
Average bus duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 38 |
Direct buses 36 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 10:14 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 77 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)You can travel by bus between Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as €4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Lime Street (LIV), 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.
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