Manchester to Liverpool bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to Liverpool

Showing times and prices for Apr 22

Cheapest price

$6

Average price

$8

Fastest journey

45 m

Average duration

59 m

Buses per day

39

Distance

50 km

Cheap tickets

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

FlixBusFlixBus
05:10AM0h55
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
06:05AMLiverpool
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:40AM1h40
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
09:20AMLiverpool
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:40AM1h25
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
09:05AMLiverpool
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:10AM0h45
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
05:55AMLiverpool
$61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:20PM1h25
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
04:45PMLiverpool
$61One-way
0 transfers

Live departures

Manchester to Liverpool bus times

Showing buses for today, Monday, April 21
Last updated at 12:16 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1h40
2:10 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1h25
1:55 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1711:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h25
2:30 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1711:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h40
2:45 PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1702:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h40
4:00 PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1h25
3:45 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1h40
4:00 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1702:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h25
3:45 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1713:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h25
5:15 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1713:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h40
5:30 PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1705:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h25
6:30 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1705:05 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h40
6:45 PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1716:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h25
8:00 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1716:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h40
8:15 PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1707:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h40
9:30 PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1707:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h25
9:15 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1719:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h25
10:45 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1719:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h35
10:55 PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX17010:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h15
11:50 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX17010:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1h25
12:00 AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1h05
11:45 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
Tuesday, April 22
national_expressNX17112:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h25
1:25 AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX17112:00 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h15
1:15 AM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:10 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
0h55
5:05 AM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:10 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
0h45
4:55 AM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:40 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1h40
8:20 AM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:40 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1h25
8:05 AM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX4216:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station
0h55
7:35 AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX421 · NX1716:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h48
8:28 AM Liverpool1 transfer
national_expressNX1717:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h25
8:55 AM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1717:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h40
9:10 AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1708:50 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h25
10:15 AM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1708:50 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h40
10:30 AM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX17110:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h40
12:00 PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX17110:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h25
11:45 AM Liverpool0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX17011:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h40
1:15 PM Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX17011:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station
1h25
1:00 PM Liverpool0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Liverpool

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Buses from Manchester to Liverpool run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€4) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
30 miles (49 km)
Average bus duration
1h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
$6 (€4)
Buses per day
25
Direct buses
25
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
1h 5m
First bus
01:00
Last bus
23:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus from Manchester to Liverpool

Travel from Manchester to Liverpool from $2 (€2) with Omio’s bus partners National Express, Megabus and FlixBus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

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 Manchester to Liverpool, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Manchester to Liverpool bus information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 10 min
  • Cheapest Price: $14
  • National Express frequency: 11 a day

Buses Manchester to Liverpool

Travellers can reach their destination in no time by bus from Manchester to Liverpool. The journey between the two cities in the north-west of England takes about 1:00 hrs. Almost around the clock there are several bus connections per hour on the route.

Which bus companies operate from Manchester to Liverpool?

The route Manchester - Liverpool is served by National Express buses, there are only direct bus connections between the two cities.

How long does the bus ride from Manchester to Liverpool take?

A direct bus ride from Manchester to Liverpool takes around 1:00 hrs. Change of buses will take around 3:30 hrs.

How often can I travel by bus from Manchester to Liverpool?

Several times per hour it is possible to take the bus from Manchester to Liverpool. The first bus leaves Manchester Bus Station at 1:00 a.m., the last one leaves shortly before midnight towards Liverpool.

Bus stations on the route Manchester - Liverpool?

At which bus station does the bus start in Manchester? The Manchester Coach Station is located in the city center, it is about seven minutes walk to the main train station "Manchester Piccadilly". From here you can continue by bus or S-Bahn to other parts of the city.

At which bus station does the bus arrive in Liverpool? The bus station "One Bus Station" is located at Canning Place in close proximity to the banks of the River Mersey. Liverpool Central Station is only a seven minute walk away and offers excellent transport links.

FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Liverpool

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Popular bus stations from Manchester to Liverpool

Manchester
Liverpool
The major bus station for departures in Manchester is Manchester, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester, Coach Station for your trip from Manchester to Liverpool.
Manchester, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
Car connection
Chorlton Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Coach Station
  • Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
Car connection
Shudehill
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
  • Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
Manchester, AirportWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Terminal Road North
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Airport
  • Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street
Manchester, Miles Platting
The major bus station for arrivals in Liverpool is Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place for your trip to Liverpool from Manchester.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
Canning Place
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café in the Station (in the station)
  • Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
  • Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 18, 79, 82 Train: Merseyrail
Liverpool, Liverpool OneWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
Canning Place
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret A Manger (in the station)
  • Costa Coffee (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Liverpool, Liverpool One
  • Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 82, 86A Train: Merseyrail
Liverpool, UniversityTaxis
Amenities at bus station
TaxisTaxis
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
Brownlow Hill
Public transit options for Liverpool, University
  • Bus: 699, 86C, 86A Train: Liverpool Lime Street
Liverpool, Kwik Fit Old Swan
Liverpool, Edge Lane Drive
Liverpool, Botanic Park
Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre

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