- Must visit
Museum of Liverpool
A major museum covering Liverpool’s global links, city life and transport, with family-friendly displays and broad local history.
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
2 h 18 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Buses per day
71
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leeds to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Liverpool will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 71 buses that leave Leeds for Liverpool every day 68 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 104 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 28 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.
NX170
NX170
NX170
NX170
NX170
NX170
NX170
NX170
NX170
NX170Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Liverpool 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 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 104 km
| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price |
3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Liverpool coaches for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX170 | 7:25 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h55 | 10:20 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 7:25 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h49 | 10:14 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 7:25 Leeds, Coach Station | 3h10 | 10:35 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 2h45 | 10:35 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 3h00 | 10:50 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 9:50 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h39 | 12:29 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 9:50 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h45 | 12:35 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 3h30 | 13:20 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 9:50 Leeds, Coach Station | 3h00 | 12:50 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 3h15 | 13:05 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 12:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 3h15 | 15:25 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 12:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h54 | 15:04 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 12:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 3h00 | 15:10 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 14:20 Leeds, Coach Station | 3h00 | 17:20 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:20 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 2h45 | 17:05 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:20 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 3h10 | 17:30 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 14:20 Leeds, Coach Station | 3h15 | 17:35 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 14:20 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h54 | 17:14 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:10 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 3h15 | 18:25 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:10 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 3h30 | 18:40 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 15:25 Leeds, Coach Station | 3h15 | 18:40 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 15:25 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h54 | 18:19 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 15:25 Leeds, Coach Station | 3h00 | 18:25 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:35 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 2h45 | 19:20 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:35 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 3h00 | 19:35 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:40 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 2h50 | 20:30 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:40 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 2h35 | 20:15 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 17:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h45 | 20:30 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 17:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h39 | 20:24 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 17:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 3h00 | 20:45 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:10 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 3h15 | 22:25 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:10 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 3h30 | 22:40 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 20:05 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h45 | 22:50 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 20:05 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h28 | 22:33 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 20:05 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h35 | 22:40 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX172 · NX541 | 20:20 Leeds, Coach Station | 3h35 | 23:55 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 change | |
NX170 | 22:15 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h40 | 0:55 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 22:15 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h23 | 0:38 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 22:15 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h30 | 0:45 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 23:25 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h35 | 2:00 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 23:25 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h25 | 1:50 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 23:25 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h18 | 1:43 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 29 August | |||||
FlixBus | 2:05 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 2h55 | 5:00 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:05 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 3h10 | 5:15 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
NX172 · NX421 | 2:20 Leeds, Coach Station | 6h15 | 8:35 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 4:00 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 3h05 | 7:05 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 3h20 | 7:20 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 2h50 | 9:20 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 6:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h33 | 9:03 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 6:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h40 | 9:10 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 6:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h55 | 9:25 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 2h35 | 9:05 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Leeds to Liverpool run on average 41 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 40 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 104 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 104 km |
Average bus duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 41 |
Direct buses 40 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Liverpool — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Liverpool trip today.
A major museum covering Liverpool’s global links, city life and transport, with family-friendly displays and broad local history.
An extensive museum of archaeology, world cultures and natural history, known for varied displays and free family visits.
A waterfront gallery with British art, decorative works and changing exhibitions in a landmark dockside building.
Liverpool’s revived dock complex with museums, waterfront walks, historic warehouses and some of the city’s best views.
A compact central quarter known for independent shops, street art, music venues and a lively creative atmosphere.
A broad Georgian street lined with cultural venues, gardens and major civic buildings, ideal for a scenic walk.
A hearty beef stew with root vegetables, long linked to Liverpool’s dockworkers and home cooking. It is one of the city’s best-known traditional dishes.
A lighter local variation of scouse made with lamb or mutton, potatoes and vegetables. It reflects older Liverpool home-style cooking traditions.
A local bakery favourite made from leftover cake pieces bound with sweet filling and covered in icing or chocolate. It is strongly associated with Liverpool bakeries.
Refined modern British tasting menus in an intimate, polished setting. A strong choice for a special meal in central Liverpool.
Historic pub famed for serving traditional scouse and classic British comfort food in a busy, characterful city-centre setting.
Long-established seafood restaurant known for fresh fish, shellfish and a smart but relaxed dining room near the waterfront.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while buses, trains and attractions can still add up in peak periods.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; otherwise tip about 10%. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
Official public transport app
Liverpool ONE, Liverpool -> Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool
Buses offer a fast and convenient way to get from Leeds to Liverpool with National Express operating a number of daily services. The first departure is at 2:15 a.m. and the final coach of the day leaves at 9:00 p.m. Average travel time is around 3 1/2 hours with the fastest service taking 2 hours 20 minutes, and the slowest, 4 hours and 20 minutes. Most services are direct with a few involving a change of coach at Manchester.
Departure Station: Leeds Coach Station Buses to Liverpool depart from Leeds Coach Station on Dyer Street. It's adjacent to Leeds Bus Station which is the terminus for bus services around the city and beyond operated by First Leeds, Arriva, and several local firms.
Arrival Station: Liverpool One Bus Station Buses from Leeds arrive at Liverpool One Bus Station on Canning Place behind John Lewis in the heart of the city. Bus services operated by Arriva and the Airport Flyer Bus Service leave from the station for convenient onward transport. In addition, Queens Square Bus Station is a short walk away.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Liverpool 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 Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leeds to Liverpool buses use the Leeds, Coach Station to Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place station pair, with some services arriving at Liverpool, University. Use this guide to compare Leeds and Liverpool bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Leeds, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafe and snack kiosks available.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Leeds, Coach Station.
Available at Leeds, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds, Coach Station: Wheelchair accessible with assistive services.
Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and restaurants available at the Playhouse.
Wi-Fi is available at Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse. ATMs are available at Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse.
Ticket office support is available at Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse.
Available at Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds, Yorkshire Playhouse: Wheelchair accessible routes available.
Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop. ATMs are available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop.
Ticket office support is available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop.
Available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop: Bus stop is wheelchair accessible.
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café in the Station (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
Available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place: Elevators, ramps.
Liverpool, University is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, University has practical services for this route, including Taxis.
Available at Liverpool, University: Taxis.
Liverpool, Botanic Park is 2 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, Botanic Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool, Botanic Park. ATMs are available at Liverpool, Botanic Park.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool, Botanic Park.
Available at Liverpool, Botanic Park: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool, Botanic Park: Station is accessible for those with reduced mobility.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need