Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Buses per day
33
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Liverpool to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Manchester will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 33 buses that leave Liverpool for Manchester on Fri, Jun 20, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
On Fri, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg.
Bus | Most popular Train |
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€11 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
2h 19m Average duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | Delayed 5:00 PM 8:40 AMLiverpool, Edge Lane Drive | 1h20 | 6:20 PM 6:20 PMManchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 5:00 PM 11:25 AMLiverpool, Edge Lane Drive | 1h20 | 6:20 PM 6:20 PMManchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 5:00 PM 1:55 PMLiverpool, Edge Lane Drive | 1h20 | 6:20 PM 6:20 PMManchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:48 PM Liverpool, University | 1h32 | 6:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 5:00 PM Liverpool, Edge Lane Drive | 1h20 | 6:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:05 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1h35 | 6:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 1h25 | 6:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:35 PM Liverpool, Edge Lane Drive | 1h15 | 7:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:23 PM Liverpool, University | 1h27 | 9:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 8:35 PM Liverpool, Edge Lane Drive | 1h15 | 9:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 PM Liverpool, University | 2h50 | 1:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:50 PM Liverpool, University | 1h45 | 1:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
Friday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 1:00 AM Liverpool, Edge Lane Drive | 0h35 | 1:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:45 AM Liverpool, University | 1h30 | 3:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 4:25 AM 1:55 AMLiverpool, Edge Lane Drive | 1h20 | 5:45 AM 5:45 AMManchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:15 AM Liverpool, University | 1h30 | 5:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 4:25 AM Liverpool, Edge Lane Drive | 1h20 | 5:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:28 AM Liverpool, University | 1h47 | 7:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 AM Liverpool, Edge Lane Drive | 1h35 | 7:15 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:58 AM Liverpool, University | 1h47 | 8:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:10 AM Liverpool, Edge Lane Drive | 1h35 | 8:45 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:28 AM Liverpool, University | 1h32 | 10:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Liverpool, Edge Lane Drive | 1h20 | 10:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:35 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1h35 | 11:10 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 1h25 | 11:10 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:58 AM Liverpool, University | 1h32 | 11:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 10:10 AM Liverpool, Edge Lane Drive | 1h20 | 11:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:13 AM Liverpool, University | 1h32 | 12:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:25 AM Liverpool, Edge Lane Drive | 1h20 | 12:45 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:43 PM Liverpool, University | 1h32 | 2:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 12:55 PM Liverpool, Edge Lane Drive | 1h20 | 2:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:43 PM Liverpool, University | 1h32 | 3:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:55 PM Liverpool, Edge Lane Drive | 1h20 | 3:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:15 PM Liverpool, University | 1h45 | 5:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 3:30 PM Liverpool, Edge Lane Drive | 1h30 | 5:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 6:35 PM Liverpool, Edge Lane Drive | 1h15 | 7:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 01:45 |
Last bus 23:45 |
You can travel by bus from Liverpool to Manchester with National Express, Megabus and FlixBus for as low as $2 (€2). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus from Liverpool to Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
Liverpool to Manchester bus information with National Express:
Liverpool and Manchester - the two English cities are best known for their football clubs, which are among the largest teams in the world. Since the two cities are very close to each other, the football clubs have a very big rivalry. But even apart from football, the two cities in the north of England have a lot to offer. Liverpool has some great churches and museums, while Manchester has some of the most impressive buildings on the island. If you want to travel from one city to the next, you can use the Liverpool - Manchester bus, for example. The latter usually manages the distance in less than an hour.
All Buses Liverpool to Manchester are operated by National Express. The company offers almost all buses in England, as well as many other connections in the rest of Europe. The Bus Liverpool - Manchester connection is logically one of the most important in the country.
A direct bus ride from Liverpool to Manchester takes between one and one and a half hours depending on traffic. The journeys of National Express are all direct connections. This is very convenient for travellers because they do not have to stop and change buses. With a distance of 60 kilometres, it is also clear that buses travel directly from one city to another.
The bus from Liverpool to Manchester departs every day at many different times. From 2 a.m. until 11:40 p.m., National Express operates buses for this service almost every hour. This allows travellers to find a suitable bus between the cities at any time of day.
At which bus station does the bus leave from Liverpool? The buses to Manchester all depart from One Bus Station at Canning Place in Liverpool. The bus station is centrally located in the city centre. The Liverpool ONE shopping center, for example, is within walking distance of the station. Passengers can reach the bus station either by taxi or by train from any point in the city. There are no shops or kiosks, but in the area around the station you can buy waiting snacks.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in Manchester? All National Express buses arrive in Manchester at the Manchester Coach Station. This is located in the city centre, near the Piccadilly Gardens. Manchester does not have an S-Bahn, so a taxi or footpath is the only way to get from the station to your next destination.
When departing from Liverpool, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Liverpool, Liverpool One, Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place, Liverpool, University, Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre, Liverpool, Botanic Park and Liverpool, Kwik Fit Old Swan. When arriving in Manchester, you can end your journey in bus stations like Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester, Airport and Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Liverpool, Liverpool One, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
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