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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 2 buses that leave Liverpool James Street (LVJ) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 51 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 40 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 51 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£5 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price |
1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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Buses from Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 12:05, the last at 12:05. The fastest coach covers the 51 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 51 km |
Average bus duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 12:05 |
Last bus 12:05 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)You can travel by bus between Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) with National Express, Megabus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Megabus
FAQs: Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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