The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€10
Fastest journey
1 h 13 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester 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 to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 5 buses that leave Manchester for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €3, and a bus costs an average of €5.
Distance: 50 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€8 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX171 | Delayed 4:25 PM 1:00 AMManchester, Coach Station | 1h25 | 9:20 AM 9:20 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | Delayed 4:25 PM 1:00 AMManchester, Coach Station | 1h15 | 12:13 PM 12:13 PMLiverpool, University | 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 | |
NX421 | 7:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0h55 | 8:35 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | Delayed 4:25 PM 8:30 AMManchester, Coach Station | 1h25 | 12:13 PM 12:13 PMLiverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | Delayed 4:25 PM 8:30 AMManchester, Coach Station | 1h40 | 10:10 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 9:50 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h25 | 11:15 AM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 9:50 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h40 | 11:30 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | Delayed 4:25 PM 11:20 AMManchester, Coach Station | 1h40 | 1:00 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | Delayed 4:25 PM 11:20 AMManchester, Coach Station | 1h25 | 12:45 PM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 12:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h40 | 2:15 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 12:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h25 | 2:00 PM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | Delayed 4:25 PM 2:05 PMManchester, Coach Station | 1h25 | 3:30 PM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | Delayed 4:25 PM 2:05 PMManchester, Coach Station | 1h40 | 3:45 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 3:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h40 | 5:00 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 3:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h25 | 4:45 PM Liverpool, University | 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 | |
NX171 | On time 4:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h40 | 6:30 PM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | On time 4:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h55 | 6:45 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 6:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h40 | 8:00 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 6:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h25 | 7:45 PM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | On time 7:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h25 | 9:00 PM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | On time 7:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h40 | 9:15 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 8:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h40 | 10:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 8:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h25 | 10:15 PM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | On time 10:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h25 | 11:45 PM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX171 | On time 10:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h35 | 11:55 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 11:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h15 | 12:50 AM Liverpool, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 | 11:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1h25 | 1:00 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Distance 50 km |
Average bus duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 00:00 |
Last bus 22:35 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)You can travel by bus between Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as €3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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