- Must visit
Museum of Liverpool
Museum on the waterfront exploring the city's social history, transport, sport and global cultural influence.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
11 h 14 m
Buses per day
4
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 $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 4 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) on Thu, Jun 04, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct buses cover the 314 km distance in an average of 11 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest buses will take 15 h 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 London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m 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 $82 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) costing on average $112 (€91).
Other travel options to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 10m.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) buses for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:45 PM London Gatwick Airport | 14h45 | 1:30 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM London Gatwick Airport | 14h45 | 2:15 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 PM London Gatwick Airport | 14h30 | 2:15 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 25 times per day, taking around 7h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 195 miles (314 km) distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 195 miles (314 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 25 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 4:25 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Liverpool Lime Street — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Liverpool Lime Street trip today.
Museum on the waterfront exploring the city's social history, transport, sport and global cultural influence.
Popular immersive exhibition on The Beatles, featuring memorabilia and the band's Liverpool roots.
Large city museum covering natural history, science and world cultures, with family-friendly galleries and a planetarium.
Scenic walking route along the Mersey linking the Pier Head, museums and Royal Albert Dock.
Busy entertainment district tied to Beatles history, popular for atmosphere, music heritage and nightlife.
Open waterfront space beside the Three Graces, excellent for skyline views and iconic city photos.
Liverpool’s signature slow-cooked stew, usually made with beef or lamb, potatoes, carrots, and onions. It is the city’s best-known traditional dish and gave Liverpudlians the nickname Scousers.
A meat-free version of Scouse made with potatoes, carrots, onions, and sometimes beans or lentils. It reflects the city’s working-class home-cooking traditions.
A traditional Liverpool bread pudding made from leftover bread, dried fruit, spices, and tea. It is a nostalgic local dessert found in cafes and bakeries.
Popular restaurant serving Indian small plates in a lively, stylish space. Well known in Liverpool for casual but high-quality dining.
Historic pub near the station, famous for classic British dishes and a grand Victorian interior. A strong choice for trying hearty local fare in an iconic setting.
Well-known independent venue for brunch, tea, and light meals in a relaxed setting on Bold Street. Popular for its character and all-day dining.
Moderate by UK standards. Pubs and casual dining are reasonable, while central hotels and upscale restaurants cost more.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Tipping in pubs and cafés is optional.
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Liverpool Lime Street -> Liverpool ONE
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.

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