The cheapest and fastest buses from York to Liverpool
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€17
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 53 m
Buses per day
32
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from York to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to Liverpool will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 32 buses that leave York for Liverpool on Tue, May 12, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 12 the direct buses cover the 139 km distance in an average of 3 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Tue, May 12 the slowest buses will take 4 h 17 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.
FlixBus4:40 PM3h35York, Train Station8:15 PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre€81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:40 PM3h50York, Train Station8:30 PMLiverpool, Liverpool One€81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:50 AM3h45York, Train Station10:35 AMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre€91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:50 AM4h00York, Train Station10:50 AMLiverpool, Liverpool One€91One-way0 transfers
YC843 · NX1707:20 PM4h50York, Station Rd12:10 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place€161One-way1 transfer
FlixBus4:40 PM3h35York, Train Station8:15 PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre€81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:50 AM3h45York, Train Station10:35 AMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre€91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:40 PM3h50York, Train Station8:30 PMLiverpool, Liverpool One€81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:50 AM4h00York, Train Station10:50 AMLiverpool, Liverpool One€91One-way0 transfers
YC840 · NX1705:56 PM4h17York, Station Rd10:13 PMLiverpool, Botanic Park€161One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for York to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 139 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price |
4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
York to Liverpool bus times
The table below shows live departures for York to Liverpool buses for today, Monday, May 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
YC843 · NX170 | Delayed 5:05 PM 6:24 AMYork, Station Rd | 4h31 | 10:55 AM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX170 | Delayed 5:05 PM 6:24 AMYork, Station Rd | 4h46 | 11:10 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX170 | Delayed 5:05 PM 6:24 AMYork, Station Rd | 4h25 | 4:47 PM 4:47 PMLiverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX170 | Delayed 5:05 PM 10:21 AMYork, Station Rd | 4h24 | 2:45 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX170 | Delayed 5:05 PM 10:21 AMYork, Station Rd | 4h39 | 3:00 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX170 | Delayed 5:05 PM 10:21 AMYork, Station Rd | 4h18 | 4:47 PM 4:47 PMLiverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX170 | Delayed 5:05 PM 12:11 PMYork, Station Rd | 4h44 | 4:55 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX170 | Delayed 5:05 PM 12:11 PMYork, Station Rd | 4h59 | 5:10 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX170 | Delayed 5:05 PM 12:11 PMYork, Station Rd | 4h38 | 4:47 PM 4:47 PMLiverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
YC840 · NX170 | 1:51 PM York, Station Rd | 5h09 | 7:00 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
YC840 · NX170 | On time 1:51 PM York, Station Rd | 4h48 | 6:39 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
YC840 · NX170 | On time 1:51 PM York, Station Rd | 4h54 | 6:45 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
YC840 · NX170 | On time 3:52 PM York, Station Rd | 4h38 | 8:30 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
YC840 · NX170 | 3:52 PM York, Station Rd | 4h53 | 8:45 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
YC840 · NX170 | On time 3:52 PM York, Station Rd | 4h32 | 8:24 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM York, Train Station | 3h35 | 8:15 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM York, Train Station | 3h50 | 8:30 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
YC840 · NX170 | On time 5:56 PM York, Station Rd | 4h17 | 10:13 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
YC840 · NX170 | On time 5:56 PM York, Station Rd | 4h24 | 10:20 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
YC840 · NX170 | 5:56 PM York, Station Rd | 4h34 | 10:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX172 · NX540 | On time 6:24 PM York, Station Rd | 5h06 | 11:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 2 transfers | |
YC843 · NX170 | On time 7:20 PM York, Station Rd | 4h39 | 11:59 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX170 | On time 7:20 PM York, Station Rd | 4h33 | 11:53 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX170 | On time 7:20 PM York, Station Rd | 4h50 | 12:10 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX170 | On time 9:12 PM York, Station Rd | 4h48 | 2:00 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX170 | On time 9:12 PM York, Station Rd | 4h38 | 1:50 AM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX170 | On time 9:12 PM York, Station Rd | 4h31 | 1:43 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, May 12 | |||||
YC843 · NX170 | 6:24 AM York, Station Rd | 4h31 | 10:55 AM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX170 | 6:24 AM York, Station Rd | 4h46 | 11:10 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX170 | On time 6:24 AM York, Station Rd | 4h25 | 10:49 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:50 AM York, Train Station | 3h45 | 10:35 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 AM York, Train Station | 4h00 | 10:50 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
YC840 · NX170 | 7:51 AM York, Station Rd | 5h14 | 1:05 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
YC840 · NX170 | 7:51 AM York, Station Rd | 4h59 | 12:50 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
YC840 · NX170 | On time 7:51 AM York, Station Rd | 4h53 | 12:44 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX170 | 10:21 AM York, Station Rd | 4h24 | 2:45 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX170 | 10:21 AM York, Station Rd | 4h39 | 3:00 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
YC843 · NX170 | On time 10:21 AM York, Station Rd | 4h18 | 2:39 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from York to Liverpool
Buses from York to Liverpool run on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €16 but you can travel from only €10 by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:18, the last at 23:36. The fastest bus covers the 139 km distance in 3h 54m.
Distance 139 km |
Average bus duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 54m |
First bus 12:18 AM |
Last bus 11:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, First York from York to LiverpoolYou can travel by bus between York to Liverpool with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, First York for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from York to Liverpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York 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 York 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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