The cheapest and fastest buses from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price on Sep 02
zł96
Average ticket price on Sep 02
zł98
Fastest journey on Sep 02
14 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 02
14 h 40 m
Buses on Sep 02
3
Distance
314 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around zł98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł96.
On Wed, Sep 02, we found 3 buses from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), including 3 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 02 the direct buses cover the 314 km distance in an average of 14 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 30 m .
On Wed, Sep 02 the slowest buses will take 14 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.
10:45 PM14h45London Gatwick Airport1:30 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)zł961One-way0 transfers
11:45 PM14h30London Gatwick Airport2:15 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)zł981One-way0 transfers
11:30 PM14h45London Gatwick Airport2:15 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)zł1011One-way0 transfers
11:45 PM14h30London Gatwick Airport2:15 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)zł981One-way0 transfers
11:30 PM14h45London Gatwick Airport2:15 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)zł1011One-way0 transfers
10:45 PM14h45London Gatwick Airport1:30 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)zł961One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł114 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł114, while a train costs an average of zł291.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł114 Average price Cheapest | zł291 Average price | zł389 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m 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 London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV):
A bus is zł177 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) costing on average zł291.
Other travel options to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
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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.
London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price zł283 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price zł283 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price zł178 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price zł178 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł129 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł299 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł299 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price zł152 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price zł152 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price zł118 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price zł118 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price zł301 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price zł301 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price zł118 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price zł118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price zł178 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price zł131 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price zł273 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price zł273 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price zł189 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price zł189 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price zł131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price zł129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price zł129 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price zł153 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price zł128 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł83 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł96 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price zł335 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price zł137 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł96 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price zł137 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price zł98 |
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) buses for today, Tuesday, September 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX210 · NX541 | 12:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 9h45 | 10:05 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX541 | 12:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 9h35 | 10:05 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX541 · NX170 | 1:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 9h05 | 10:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 2 transfers | |
NX230 · NX541 · NX170 | 1:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 8h45 | 10:20 PM Liverpool, University | 2 transfers | |
NX230 · NX541 · NX170 | 1:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 8h55 | 10:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 13h20 | 5:00 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX541 | 4:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 8h50 | 1:35 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX541 | 4:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 8h40 | 1:35 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 12h45 | 7:05 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 9h05 | 6:05 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 8h55 | 6:05 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX421 · NX170 | 11:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 10h05 | 9:10 AM Liverpool, University | 2 transfers | |
NX210 · NX421 | 11:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 9h10 | 8:35 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX421 | 11:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 9h00 | 8:35 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 24 times per day, taking around 7h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at zł71 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:55, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 195 miles (314 km) distance in 7h 0m.
Distance 195 miles (314 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price zł71 |
Buses per day 24 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 4:55 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Oxford Bus Company, BM Coaches, Metrobus from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)You can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Oxford Bus Company, BM Coaches, Metrobus for as low as zł71. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport 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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