The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€7
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 14 buses that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for Liverpool on Sat, Mar 21, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct buses cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 35 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €3.
Distance: 50 km
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price |
1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool buses for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX171 | On time 11:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h40 | 1:00 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | On time 2:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h40 | 3:45 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | On time 4:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h55 | 6:45 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | On time 7:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h40 | 9:15 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | On time 10:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h35 | 11:55 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | 1:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h25 | 2:25 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX421 | On time 7:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0h55 | 8:35 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | 8:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h35 | 10:10 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 9:50 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h40 | 11:30 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool buses with Omio?
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool
Buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 but you can travel from only €3 by train.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 22:20. The fastest bus covers the 50 km distance in 55m.
Distance 50 km |
Average bus duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 22:20 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Bee Network from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to LiverpoolYou can travel by bus between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool 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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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.

- 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 18, 79, 82 Train: Merseyrail
- Bus: 699, 86C, 86A Train: Liverpool Lime Street
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