Manchester to Liverpool bus with National Express

Tue, May 13
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to Liverpool

Showing times and prices for May 14

Cheapest price

€4

Average price

€7

Fastest journey

55 m

Average duration

1 h 11 m

Buses per day

33

Distance

50 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester 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 to Liverpool will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.

Fast buses

Of the 33 buses that leave Manchester for Liverpool on Wed, May 14, 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, May 14 the direct buses cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .

On Wed, May 14 the slowest buses will take 1 h 25 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.

FlixBusFlixBus
11:40PM1h05
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
12:45AMLiverpool
41One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:40AM1h40
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
09:20AMLiverpool
51One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:40AM1h25
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
09:05AMLiverpool
51One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:20PM1h25
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
04:45PMLiverpool
51One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:20PM1h40
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
05:00PMLiverpool
51One-way
0 transfers

Live departures

Manchester to Liverpool bus times

Showing buses for today, Tuesday, May 13
Last updated at 7:54 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX1719:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h25
10:45 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1719:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h35
10:55 PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX17010:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h15
11:50 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX17010:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h25
12:00 AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1h05
11:45 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX17112:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h25
1:25 AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX17112:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h15
1:15 AM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:40 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1h40
8:20 AM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:40 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1h25
8:05 AM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX4216:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station
0h55
7:35 AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX421 · NX1716:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h48
8:28 AM Liverpool1 transfer
national_expressNX1717:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h25
8:55 AM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1717:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h40
9:10 AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1708:50 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h25
10:15 AM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1708:50 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h40
10:30 AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX17110:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h40
12:00 PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX17110:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h25
11:45 AM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX17011:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h40
1:15 PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX17011:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h25
1:00 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1711:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h25
2:30 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1711:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h40
2:45 PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1702:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h40
4:00 PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1h25
3:45 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1h40
4:00 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1702:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h25
3:45 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1713:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h40
5:30 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1713:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h55
5:45 PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1705:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h40
7:00 PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1705:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h25
6:45 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1716:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h25
8:00 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1716:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h40
8:15 PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1707:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h40
9:30 PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1707:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h25
9:15 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Liverpool

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Buses from Manchester to Liverpool run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
49 km
Average bus duration
1h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
€4
Buses per day
25
Direct buses
25
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
1h 5m
First bus
01:00
Last bus
23:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus Manchester to Liverpool

Travel between Manchester and Liverpool from €2 with Omio’s coach partners National Express, Megabus and FlixBus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Manchester - Liverpool coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Coach information from Manchester to Liverpool with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 10 min
  • Cheapest Price: €12
  • National Express frequency: 11 a day

Buses from Manchester to Liverpool

Liverpool lies 34 miles west of Manchester and fast and frequent coach services operated by National Express connect the two cities each day. The first of the 29 daily departures leaves at 5:30 a.m. and the last sets off at 10:15 p.m. Travel time ranges from 1 hour and 5 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes. All services are direct with the coach calling at Salford and various spots in Liverpool before terminating at Liverpool One Bus Station.

Departure and arrival stations for buses from Manchester to Liverpool?

Departure Station:Manchester Coach Station National Express coaches leave from Manchester Central Coach Station on Chorlton Street. Passengers can reach the station on local bus services X40, X41 and X43 which stop right outside as does Metroshuttle service 1. Piccadilly Gardens, a local transport hub, is about 3 minutes away on foot.

Arrival Station:Liverpool One Bus Station Coaches arrive at Liverpool One Bus Station on Canning Place in the heart of the city. Passengers can continue of buses operated by Arriva which leave from the station or walk to nearby Queens Square Bus Station.

FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Liverpool

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Popular bus stations from Manchester to Liverpool

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The major bus station for departures in Manchester is Manchester, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester, Coach Station for your trip from Manchester to Liverpool.
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Amenities at bus station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
carConnection
Car connection
Chorlton Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Coach Station
  • Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
carConnection
Car connection
Shudehill
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
  • Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Terminal Road North
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Airport
  • Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street
information
Manchester, Miles Platting
information
The major bus station for arrivals in Liverpool is Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place for your trip to Liverpool from Manchester.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Canning Place
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café in the Station (in the station)
  • Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
  • Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 18, 79, 82 Train: Merseyrail
Liverpool, Liverpool OneWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Canning Place
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret A Manger (in the station)
  • Costa Coffee (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Liverpool, Liverpool One
  • Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 82, 86A Train: Merseyrail
Liverpool, UniversityTaxis
Amenities at bus station
TaxisTaxis
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Brownlow Hill
Public transit options for Liverpool, University
  • Bus: 699, 86C, 86A Train: Liverpool Lime Street
Liverpool, Edge Lane Drive
information
Liverpool, Botanic Park
information
Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
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Liverpool, Kwik Fit Old Swan
information
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