The cheapest and fastest buses from Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
6 h 47 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
275 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
It's difficult to get from Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport without transferring at least once.
NX541 · NX0352:55 PM9h00Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place11:55 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5$251One-way1 transfer
NX540 · NX0304:40 PM8h10Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place12:50 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5$291One-way1 transfer
NX540 · NX0254:40 PM8h10Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place12:50 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5$321One-way1 transfer
NX540 · NX444 · NXN404:40 PM8h45Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place1:25 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4$351One-way2 transfers
NX540 · NX467 · NXN404:40 PM8h45Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place1:25 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4$351One-way2 transfers
NX421 · NX2101:45 AM6h05Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place7:50 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5$441One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM6h30Liverpool, Liverpool One6:15 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$521One-way1 transfer
NX540 · NX2301:10 PM7h05Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place8:15 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5$551One-way1 transfer
NX541 · NX2101:45 PM7h05Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place8:50 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5$371One-way1 transfer
NX421 · NX210 · NX2401:45 AM7h10Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place8:55 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4$481One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 170 miles (275 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport:
A bus is $105 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport costing on average $154 (€124).
Other travel options to London Heathrow Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€39) compared to roughly $111 (€89) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $62 (€50). The journey takes 5h 58m versus 3h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:58AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 9h42 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:13AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 9h27 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Live departures
Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport buses for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX540 · NX230 | 9:30 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 8h10 | 5:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX230 | 9:30 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 7h25 | 4:55 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX541 · NX230 | 10:05 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 8h30 | 6:35 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 8h30 | 7:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX210 | 11:00 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 8h10 | 7:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 8h20 | 8:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX230 | 12:55 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 7h20 | 8:15 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX035 | 2:35 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 9h20 | 11:55 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX025 | 4:25 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 8h25 | 12:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX030 | 4:25 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 8h25 | 12:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX444 · NXN40 | 4:25 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 9h00 | 1:25 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 transfers | |
NX540 · NX467 · NXN40 | 4:25 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 9h00 | 1:25 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 7h35 | 2:20 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h30 | 6:15 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
NX421 · NX210 | 1:45 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 6h05 | 7:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX421 · NX210 · NX240 | 1:45 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 7h10 | 8:55 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 transfers | |
NX540 · NX240 | 6:00 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 7h30 | 1:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX540 · NX240 | 6:00 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 7h45 | 1:45 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX210 | 7:35 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 7h45 | 3:20 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX541 · NX230 | 8:13 AM Liverpool, University | 9h27 | 5:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport
Buses from Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport run on average 34 times per day, taking around 5h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 170 miles (275 km) distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 170 miles (275 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 56 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Liverpool to London Heathrow AirportYou can travel by bus between Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport with National Express, FlixBus for as low as $17 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport, 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 Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport
Most Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport buses use the Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and London Heathrow Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place bus station facilities and services
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café in the Station (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Liverpool, Liverpool One from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool, Liverpool One is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, Liverpool One bus station facilities and services
Liverpool, Liverpool One has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret A Manger (in the station), Costa Coffee (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool, Liverpool One.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool, Liverpool One: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool, Liverpool One: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Liverpool, University from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool, University is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, University bus station facilities and services
Liverpool, University has practical services for this route, including Taxis.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool, University: Taxis.
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