The cheapest and fastest buses from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€18
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
6 h 8 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Newcastle station (NCL) 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 Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 6 buses that leave Newcastle station (NCL) for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) on Wed, May 13, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 13 the direct buses cover the 195 km distance in an average of 6 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Wed, May 13 the slowest buses will take 6 h 45 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.
12:40 PM5h55Newcastle station (NCL)6:35 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€91One-way0 transfers
10:20 AM6h45Newcastle station (NCL)5:05 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€151One-way0 transfers
9:20 AM6h45Newcastle station (NCL)4:05 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€191One-way0 transfers
1:15 PM5h05Newcastle station (NCL)6:20 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€191One-way0 transfers
11:10 AM9h25Newcastle station (NCL)8:35 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€201One-way0 transfers
1:15 PM5h05Newcastle station (NCL)6:20 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€191One-way0 transfers
12:40 PM5h55Newcastle station (NCL)6:35 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€91One-way0 transfers
10:55 AM6h10Newcastle station (NCL)5:05 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€221One-way0 transfers
10:20 AM6h45Newcastle station (NCL)5:05 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€151One-way0 transfers
9:20 AM6h45Newcastle station (NCL)4:05 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€191One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and ferry for Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 195 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
€23 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price | €35 Average price |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) buses for today, Tuesday, May 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX172 · NX120 | Delayed 7:25 AM 5:00 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 7h30 | 12:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX172 · NX170 | Delayed 8:25 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 6h35 | 4:35 PM 4:35 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX172 · NX170 | Delayed 8:25 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 6h20 | 10:59 PM 10:59 PMLiverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX133 · NX170 | Delayed 8:55 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 8h00 | 10:59 PM 10:59 PMLiverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX133 · NX170 | Delayed 8:55 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 8h15 | 4:35 PM 4:35 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 6h45 | 5:05 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 7h10 | 5:30 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Sunderland, Interchange | 6h35 | 5:30 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Sunderland, Interchange | 6h10 | 5:05 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 1 transfer | |
NX426 · NX170 | On time 11:50 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 7h10 | 7:00 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX426 · NX170 | Delayed 11:50 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 6h55 | 10:59 PM 10:59 PMLiverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX172 · NX540 | On time 1:00 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 6h15 | 7:15 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:40 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 5h55 | 7:35 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 5h40 | 7:20 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Sunderland, Interchange | 5h20 | 7:35 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Sunderland, Interchange | 5h05 | 7:20 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX183 · NX170 | On time 2:35 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 6h10 | 8:45 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX183 · NX170 | Delayed 2:35 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 5h55 | 10:59 PM 10:59 PMLiverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX426 · NX170 | Delayed 2:45 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 7h35 | 10:59 PM 10:59 PMLiverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX426 · NX170 | On time 2:45 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 7h45 | 10:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX172 · NX540 | On time 5:35 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 5h55 | 11:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX172 · NX170 | On time 5:35 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 6h24 | 11:59 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX172 · NX421 | On time 11:35 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 9h00 | 8:35 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX180 · NX170 | On time 11:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 9h20 | 9:10 AM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX180 · NX170 | On time 11:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 9h35 | 9:25 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Buses from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 24 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 06:40, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 195 km distance in 4h 39m.
Distance 195 km |
Average bus duration 5h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 24 |
Fastest bus 4h 39m |
First bus 6:40 AM |
Last bus 10:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)You can travel by bus between Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle station (NCL) 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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