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Cheap bus tickets from London to Liverpool

Showing times and prices for Oct 09

Cheapest

$19

Average

$20

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

11:10AM4h50

London

04:00PMLiverpool

$191One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

10:30AM5h30

London, Victoria Coach Station

04:00PMLiverpool

$191One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

06:30AM5h30

London

12:00PMLiverpool

$201One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

06:00AM6h00

London, Victoria Coach Station

12:00PMLiverpool

$201One-way

0 transfers

08:00PM5h25

London, Victoria Coach Station

01:25AMLiverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street

$231One-way

0 transfers

London to Liverpool bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 9

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
National Express	12:30AM London, Victoria Coach Station	7h28	07:58AM Liverpool	1 transfer
National Express	12:30AM London, Victoria Coach Station	7h32	08:02AM Liverpool, Botanic Park	1 transfer
National Express	12:30AM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h15	06:45AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	06:00AM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h00	12:00PM Liverpool	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	06:30AM London	5h30	12:00PM Liverpool	0 transfersDirect
National Express	08:00AM London, Victoria Coach Station	5h55	01:55PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street	0 transfersDirect
National Express	08:00AM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h47	02:47PM Liverpool, Botanic Park	1 transfer
National Express	08:00AM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h43	02:43PM Liverpool	1 transfer
National Express	08:30AM London, Victoria Coach Station	7h15	03:45PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street	1 transfer
National Express	08:30AM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h54	03:24PM Liverpool, Botanic Park	1 transfer
National Express	08:30AM London, Victoria Coach Station	7h00	03:30PM Liverpool	1 transfer
FlixBus	10:30AM London, Victoria Coach Station	5h30	04:00PM Liverpool	0 transfersDirect
National Express	11:00AM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h52	05:52PM Liverpool, Botanic Park	1 transfer
National Express	11:00AM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h48	05:48PM Liverpool	1 transfer
National Express	11:00AM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h00	05:00PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	11:10AM London	4h50	04:00PM Liverpool	0 transfersDirect
National Express	01:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h39	07:39PM Liverpool, Botanic Park	1 transfer
National Express	01:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h45	07:45PM Liverpool	1 transfer
National Express	01:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	7h00	08:00PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street	1 transfer
National Express	03:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	5h55	08:55PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street	0 transfersDirect
National Express	04:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	7h45	11:45PM Liverpool	1 transfer
National Express	04:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	7h38	11:38PM Liverpool, Botanic Park	1 transfer
National Express	04:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	7h25	11:25PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street	0 transfersDirect
National Express	06:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	5h55	11:55PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street	0 transfersDirect
National Express	07:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	7h15	02:15AM Liverpool	1 transfer
National Express	07:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	7h08	02:08AM Liverpool, Botanic Park	1 transfer
National Express	08:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	5h25	01:25AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street	0 transfersDirect
National Express	08:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h45	02:45AM Liverpool	1 transfer
National Express	08:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h48	02:48AM Liverpool, Botanic Park	1 transfer
FlixBus	10:55PM London	6h45	05:40AM Liverpool	1 transfer
National Express	11:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	7h00	06:00AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street	0 transfersDirect
National Express	11:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	9h02	08:02AM Liverpool, Botanic Park	1 transfer
National Express	11:00PM London, Victoria Coach Station	8h58	07:58AM Liverpool	1 transfer
National Express	11:30PM London, Victoria Coach Station	10h18	09:48AM Liverpool, Botanic Park	1 transfer
National Express	11:30PM London, Victoria Coach Station	10h25	09:55AM Liverpool	1 transfer
National Express	11:30PM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h30	06:00AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street	1 transfer
FlixBus	11:59PM London, Victoria Coach Station	5h41	05:40AM Liverpool	0 transfersDirect
National Express	11:59PM London, Victoria Coach Station	6h46	06:45AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street	1 transfer
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Bus times from London to Liverpool

Showing times and prices for Oct 09

Fastest Journey

4 h 50 m

Average

6 h 55 m

Buses per day

Distance

286 km

Of the 38 buses that leave London for Liverpool every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

11:10AM4h50

London

04:00PMLiverpool

$191One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

08:00PM5h25

London, Victoria Coach Station

01:25AMLiverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street

$231One-way

0 transfers

06:30AM5h30

London

12:00PMLiverpool

$201One-way

0 transfers

10:30AM5h30

London, Victoria Coach Station

04:00PMLiverpool

$191One-way

0 transfers

11:59PM5h41

London, Victoria Coach Station

05:40AMLiverpool

$301One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from London to Liverpool

Distance	177 miles (286 km)
Average bus duration	5 h 25 min
Average bus ticket price	$35 (€30)
Bus frequency	2 a day
Direct bus	Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day
Bus providers	National Express, Megabus or FlixBus

Buses from London to Liverpool cover the 177 miles (286 km) long journey taking on average 5 h 25 min with our travel partners like National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $35 (€30), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $13 (€11). Travelers depart most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.

Bus companies: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus from London to Liverpool

Buy your official National Express, Megabus and FlixBus bus tickets between London and Liverpool from $9 (€8) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient 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 between London and Liverpool, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

London to Liverpool bus information with National Express:

Average Duration: 5 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: $28
National Express frequency: 6 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from London to Liverpool bus information:

Average Duration: 5 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: $9
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

Buses from London to Liverpool

Taking the bus from London to Liverpool is a great option, with regular direct connections that run straight into the centre of the city. National Express runs 5-7 services from London Victoria every day, which take between 4 hours 45 minutes and 6 hours 35 minutes to reach Liverpool One Bus Station. And with morning, noon, and late evening options, finding a convenient departure slot should be easy.

Which bus companies travel from London to Liverpool?

There is only one company to choose from when traveling by bus from London to Liverpool. National Express operates a direct service from London Victoria to Liverpool One Bus Station, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

How long is the bus from London to Liverpool?

Journey times vary when traveling by bus from London to Liverpool. The shortest journey times will be around 4 hours 45 minutes, but direct buses can take as long as 6 hours 35 minutes. However, slower services travel overnight, so may still be a convenient option.

How many buses are there from London to Liverpool?

Buses leave London for Liverpool every day of the week. Travellers can expect a choice of 5-7 direct buses to Liverpool from London. There are 5 buses from Monday to Saturday, as well as a couple of additional options on Sundays. Alternatively, over 20 indirect services travel to Liverpool from London daily, usually with a stop in Birmingham.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Liverpool?

Departure Station: All buses from London to Liverpool will leave from London Victoria bus Station, London's main bus terminal. The bus station can be found 200 metres walk from London Victoria Station. This means that travellers can easily reach their buses via the London Underground's District, Circle, or Victoria lines. And overground trains also run into Victoria from across south-east England.

Arrival Station: Direct buses to Liverpool from London will arrive at Liverpool One Bus Station (also known as Canning Place). From there, visitors can walk a short distance to the Liverpool One shopping centre, the Waterfront district, and the Georgian Quarter. The 26 bus runs to Anfield, the home of Liverpool FC, and the 20 bus runs to Goodison Park. Liverpool University is around 20 minutes away on foot, while direct buses run to Liverpool Airport in 40 minutes.

FAQs: Bus from London to Liverpool

FAQs: Take the bus from London to Liverpool with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Liverpool.

Cheap bus tickets from London to Liverpool can start from as little as $13 (€11) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London to Liverpool is $35 (€30); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Liverpool bus time is 5 h 25 min covering the 177 mile (286 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from London to Liverpool leaves at 5: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from London to Liverpool leaves at 10: 59 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Liverpool without having to change trains with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. There are 2 direct buses from London to Liverpool each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the London to Liverpool bus with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the journey from London to Liverpool as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from London, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including London, Victoria Coach Station and London, Golders Green Station. When arriving in Liverpool, you can end your journey in bus stations like Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and Liverpool, Liverpool One.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from London to Liverpool by bus is July.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Liverpool from London including taking a train, bus or flight.