Manchester to Liverpool bus with National Express

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Cheap bus tickets from Manchester to Liverpool

Showing times and prices for Jan 25

Cheapest

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.

Cheapest
FlixBus
01:20PM1h20
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
02:40PMLiverpool
51One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
07:00PM1h10
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
08:10PMLiverpool
51One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
11:40PM1h05
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
12:45AMLiverpool
51One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
01:20PM1h10
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
02:30PMLiverpool
51One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
FlixBus
05:20PM1h25
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
06:45PMLiverpool
61One-way
0 transfers

Manchester to Liverpool bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Saturday, January 25
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
National Express
NX171
National ExpressNX171
01:00AM Manchester, Coach Station1h25 02:25AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX171
National ExpressNX171
01:00AM Manchester, Coach Station1h15 02:15AM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX421
National ExpressNX421
05:50AM Manchester, Coach Station0h55 06:45AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX421
National ExpressNX421
05:50AM Manchester, Coach Station2h23 08:13AM Liverpool1 transfer
Transpennine Express
TP001800
Transpennine ExpressTP001800
08:30AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)1h40 10:10AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern Rail
NT019000
Northern RailNT019000
09:10AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1h11 10:21AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
National Express
NX171
National ExpressNX171
11:20AM Manchester, Coach Station1h40 01:00PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX171
National ExpressNX171
11:20AM Manchester, Coach Station1h25 12:45PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX170
National ExpressNX170
12:35PM Manchester, Coach Station1h40 02:15PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX170
National ExpressNX170
12:35PM Manchester, Coach Station1h25 02:00PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
01:20PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1h20 02:40PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
01:20PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1h10 02:30PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX171
National ExpressNX171
02:05PM Manchester, Coach Station1h25 03:30PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX171
National ExpressNX171
02:05PM Manchester, Coach Station1h40 03:45PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX170
National ExpressNX170
03:20PM Manchester, Coach Station1h40 05:00PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX170
National ExpressNX170
03:20PM Manchester, Coach Station1h25 04:45PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX171
National ExpressNX171
04:50PM Manchester, Coach Station1h25 06:15PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX171
National ExpressNX171
04:50PM Manchester, Coach Station1h40 06:30PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
05:20PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1h25 06:45PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
05:20PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1h40 07:00PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX170
National ExpressNX170
06:05PM Manchester, Coach Station1h25 07:30PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX170
National ExpressNX170
06:05PM Manchester, Coach Station1h40 07:45PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
07:00PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1h10 08:10PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX171
National ExpressNX171
07:35PM Manchester, Coach Station1h25 09:00PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX171
National ExpressNX171
07:35PM Manchester, Coach Station1h40 09:15PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX170
National ExpressNX170
08:50PM Manchester, Coach Station1h40 10:30PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX170
National ExpressNX170
08:50PM Manchester, Coach Station1h25 10:15PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX171
National ExpressNX171
10:20PM Manchester, Coach Station1h25 11:45PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX171
National ExpressNX171
10:20PM Manchester, Coach Station1h35 11:55PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX170
National ExpressNX170
11:35PM Manchester, Coach Station1h15 12:50AM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX170
National ExpressNX170
11:35PM Manchester, Coach Station1h25 01:00AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
11:40PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1h05 12:45AM Liverpool0 transfersDirect

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Bus times from Manchester to Liverpool

Showing times and prices for Jan 25

Fastest Journey

55 m

Average

1 h 28 m

Buses per day

32

Distance

50 km

Of the 32 buses that leave Manchester for Liverpool every day 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
National Express
05:50AM0h55
Manchester, Coach Station
06:45AMLiverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street
111One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
FlixBus
11:40PM1h05
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
12:45AMLiverpool
51One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:00PM1h10
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
08:10PMLiverpool
51One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
01:20PM1h10
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
02:30PMLiverpool
51One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail
09:10AM1h11
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
10:21AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
91One-way
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Liverpool

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 but you can travel from only €4 by train.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €4
Distance
49 km
Average bus duration
1h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
€4
Buses per day
25
Direct buses
25
Bus providers
4
Fastest bus
1h 0m
First bus
00:03
Last bus
23:56
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €4

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

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester to Liverpool with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Liverpool.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Liverpool can start from as little as €4 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester to Liverpool is €6; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Manchester to Liverpool coach time is 1 h   covering the 49 km long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Manchester to Liverpool leaves at 00: 03. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Manchester to Liverpool leaves at 23: 56.
Yes, there are 22 direct coaches a day from Manchester to Liverpool with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
For the route from Manchester to Liverpool you can take a coach with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services between Manchester and Liverpool on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Manchester, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester, Airport. When arriving in Liverpool, you can end your trip in coach stations like Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre, Liverpool, Kwik Fit Old Swan and Liverpool, Edge Lane Drive.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Manchester, Coach Station, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Liverpool from Manchester is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Liverpool by coach is July.
You have options as you can travel to Liverpool from Manchester 2 different ways: train or coach.

Popular bus stations from Manchester to Liverpool

Manchester
Liverpool
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.
Manchester, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
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
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
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
Manchester, AirportWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
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, Miles Platting
Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street
The major bus station for arrivals in Liverpool is Liverpool, University. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Liverpool, University for your trip to Liverpool from Manchester.
Liverpool, UniversityTaxis
Amenities at bus station
TaxisTaxis
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
Brownlow Hill
Public transit options for Liverpool, University
  • Bus: 699, 86C, 86A Train: Liverpool Lime Street
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning PlaceWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
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
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
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, Wavertree Shopping Centre
Liverpool, Kwik Fit Old Swan
Liverpool, Edge Lane Drive
Liverpool, Botanic Park
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