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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Liverpool:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Liverpool costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 10:14AM | Duration 6h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 12:29PM | Duration 7h04 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:14PM | Duration 6h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 09:03AM | Duration 9h08 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Liverpool buses for today, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:05 PM Leicester | 7h10 | 7:15 PM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:40 PM Leicester | 6h45 | 9:25 PM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:20 PM Leicester | 4h15 | 7:35 PM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Leicester | 4h05 | 7:35 PM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Leicester | 8h00 | 12:30 AM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 · NX421 · NX170 | 3:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 6h44 | 10:14 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 2 transfers | |
NX777 · NX421 · NX170 | 3:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 6h50 | 10:20 AM Liverpool, University | 2 transfers | |
NX777 · NX421 | 3:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 5h05 | 8:35 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX180 · NX121 · NX170 | 5:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 7h04 | 12:29 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 2 transfers | |
NX180 · NX121 · NX170 | 5:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 7h10 | 12:35 PM Liverpool, University | 2 transfers | |
NX180 · NX120 | 5:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 7h05 | 12:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX183 · NX170 | 9:00 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 5h55 | 2:55 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX183 · NX170 | 9:00 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 6h10 | 3:10 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX183 · NX170 | 9:00 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 5h49 | 2:49 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
NX150 · NX120 · NX170 | 9:50 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 6h10 | 4:00 PM Liverpool, University | 2 transfers | |
NX150 · NX120 · NX170 | 9:50 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 6h04 | 3:54 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 2 transfers | |
NX150 · NX120 · NX170 | 9:50 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 6h25 | 4:15 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Leicester to Liverpool run on average 34 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 93 miles (150 km) distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 93 miles (150 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 34 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Liverpool — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Liverpool trip today.
Acclaimed branch of the Imperial War Museums covering modern conflict, personal stories, and the impact of war in a dramatic dock building.
Large free museum covering archaeology, natural history, world cultures, and planetarium shows. Excellent for broad insight into the region.
Modern museum telling Liverpool’s story from port city to pop culture capital, with social history, transport, and riverfront galleries.
Scenic riverside promenade with Mersey views, public art, and access to major museums. Ideal for a relaxed walk along the waterfront.
Historic commercial street with restored warehouses, boutiques, and nightlife. Great for architecture, independent shops, and city atmosphere.
Creative district known for independent venues, street art, and converted warehouses. A good area to explore Liverpool’s contemporary culture.
A hearty beef and vegetable stew long linked with Liverpool's seafaring history. It is the city's signature comfort food and gave Liverpudlians the nickname 'Scousers'.
A baked potato filled with corned beef, a classic Merseyside chip shop and pub snack. It is a simple local favourite tied to everyday working-class food culture.
A dense spiced fruit loaf or cake served sliced with butter. Popular across Merseyside, it is a traditional teatime bake with a long local following.
Elegant fine dining restaurant by Chef Paul Askew, known for seasonal British tasting menus and polished service in a refined city-centre setting.
Stylish modern restaurant in the Baltic Triangle serving small plates and seasonal British cooking in a relaxed but ambitious setting.
Historic dining room in the Philharmonic pub, celebrated for classic British dishes and a grand traditional atmosphere with strong local character.
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while transit and casual meals are fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is optional. Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes and pubs: no tip expected, small change appreciated.
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Whenever passengers decide to travel, they can expect to choose from up to seven departures from Leicester to Liverpool. There is usually one direct option, with four indirect that require one change, usually at Birmingham. A direct journey completes the 120-mile route in under five hours. Indirect journey times vary, taking into account congestion during peak time and wait times at transfer stations.
Buses from Leicester to Liverpool are offered solely by National Express. National Express offer a high standard of onboard comfort, with spacious legroom, personal air conditioning and a luggage allowance of two cases per traveler.
The fastest services are the direct routes, which take just under five hours to complete the 120-mile trip. The fastest indirect route takes just 20 minutes longer at five hours 15 minutes. The longest indirect route completes the journey in seven hours but involves a long wait time at Birmingham.
From Monday to Saturday, passengers can expect six departures from Leicester to Liverpool. Of these six, one is usually direct. On a Sunday an extra indirect service is available, taking the number of departures to seven. Departure times are spread throughout the day, usually beginning at 9:00 a.m. and continuing at regular intervals until 6:00 p.m. with one final overnight service departing Leicester at 11:30 p.m.
Departure bus station: Buses depart from Leicester Coach Station, otherwise known as St Margaret's Coach Station, which can be found just off Gravel Street, a five-minute walk from the center of the city. The train station is a short 15-minute walk across town or can be accessible by local bus routes. Within the station, passengers can expect a cafeteria, newsagents, and toilets.
Arrival bus station: Direct coaches to Liverpool from Leicester will arrive at Liverpool One Bus Station (also known as Canning Place). Popular tourist attractions are just a short walk away, including Liverpool One Shopping Center, the Georgian Quarter, the Tate Modern, and the Waterfront district. Two football clubs, Anfield, the home of Liverpool FC, and Goodison Park for Everton are accessible by bus. Liverpool University is around 20 minutes away on foot, while direct buses run to Liverpool Airport in 40 minutes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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.

Most Leicester to Liverpool buses use the Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station to Liverpool, University station pair, with some services arriving at Liverpool, Botanic Park. Use this guide to compare Leicester and Liverpool bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Liverpool, University is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, University has practical services for this route, including Taxis.
Available at Liverpool, University: Taxis.
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café in the Station (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
Available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place: Elevators, ramps.
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