The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Of the 26 buses that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) on Fri, Jun 19, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 1 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.
NX54112:35 AM1h00Manchester, Coach Station1:35 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:40 PM1h50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange5:30 PMLiverpool, Liverpool One€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 PM1h30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange8:30 PMLiverpool, Liverpool One€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:40 PM1h25Manchester, Shudehill Interchange5:05 PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre€41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 PM1h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange8:15 PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre€41One-way0 transfers
NX4217:40 AM0h55Manchester, Coach Station8:35 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place€121One-way0 transfers
NX54110:55 PM1h00Manchester, Coach Station11:55 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place€91One-way0 transfers
NX54112:35 AM1h00Manchester, Coach Station1:35 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place€41One-way0 transfers
NX5409:15 PM1h05Manchester, Coach Station10:20 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place€91One-way0 transfers
NX5405:50 PM1h05Manchester, Coach Station6:55 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place€91One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €3.
Distance: 50 km
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €8 Average price |
1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX170 | 9:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h25 | 10:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 10:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h20 | 12:10 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
NX541 | Delayed 1:25 PM 12:35 AMManchester, Coach Station | 1h00 | 10:00 AM 10:00 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 7:00 PM 12:40 AMManchester, Coach Station | 1h20 | 10:05 AM 10:05 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 7:00 PM 7:35 AMManchester, Coach Station | 1h50 | 10:05 AM 10:05 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX421 | 7:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0h55 | 8:35 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h40 | 9:20 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h25 | 9:05 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 7:00 PM 9:00 AMManchester, Coach Station | 1h35 | 10:05 AM 10:05 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h40 | 10:50 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h25 | 10:35 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 7:00 PM 11:15 AMManchester, Coach Station | 1h35 | 12:50 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 7:00 PM 1:40 PMManchester, Coach Station | 1h45 | 3:25 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | On time 2:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h05 | 3:05 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h50 | 5:30 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h25 | 5:05 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 7:00 PM 3:45 PMManchester, Coach Station | 1h50 | 5:35 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | On time 4:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h15 | 5:50 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 7:00 PM 5:00 PMManchester, Coach Station | 1h40 | 6:40 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | On time 5:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h05 | 6:55 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h30 | 8:30 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h15 | 8:15 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 7:00 PM 7:10 PMManchester, Coach Station | 1h35 | 8:45 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | On time 7:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h05 | 8:55 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 | On time 9:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h05 | 10:20 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | On time 9:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h25 | 10:50 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 | On time 10:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h00 | 11:55 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | On time 11:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h20 | 12:55 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 but you can travel from only €3 by train.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:40, the last at 23:43. The fastest bus covers the 50 km distance in 55m.
Distance 50 km |
Average bus duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 6:40 AM |
Last bus 11:43 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Bee Network from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)You can travel by bus between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Bee Network for as low as €3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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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