The cheapest and fastest coaches from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
45 m
Buses per day
69
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 69 buses that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Manchester Airport every day 69 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 47 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 45 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.
FlixBus10:450h45Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre11:30Manchester, Airport£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:301h00Liverpool, Liverpool One11:30Manchester, Airport£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:400h45Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre7:25Manchester, Airport£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus18:550h45Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre19:40Manchester, Airport£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus18:450h55Liverpool, Liverpool One19:40Manchester, Airport£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:450h45Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre11:30Manchester, Airport£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:400h45Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre7:25Manchester, Airport£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:100h45Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre9:55Manchester, Airport£71One-way0 changes
FlixBus18:550h45Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre19:40Manchester, Airport£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus5:250h45Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre6:10Manchester, Airport£61One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 47 km
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£6 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price |
1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport coaches for today, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX170 | Delayed 9:35 2:30Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0h55 | 2:32 2:32Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 13:55 2:35Liverpool, University | 0h50 | 2:32 2:32Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 9:35 3:30Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h00 | 4:30 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 13:55 3:35Liverpool, University | 0h55 | 4:30 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 9:35 4:45Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 5:50 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 13:55 4:53Liverpool, University | 0h57 | 5:50 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 9:35 5:50Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 6:55 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 13:55 5:58Liverpool, University | 0h57 | 6:55 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 9:35 6:55Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 8:00 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 13:55 7:03Liverpool, University | 0h57 | 8:00 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 9:35 8:05Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 9:10 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 13:55 8:13Liverpool, University | 0h57 | 9:10 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0h55 | 9:55 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 9:35 9:10Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 10:15 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0h45 | 9:55 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 13:55 9:18Liverpool, University | 0h57 | 10:15 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 9:22 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h53 | 10:15 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 9:35 10:15Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 11:20 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 13:55 10:23Liverpool, University | 0h57 | 11:20 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 10:27 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h53 | 11:20 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0h55 | 11:30 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0h45 | 11:30 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 11:20 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 12:25 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 13:55 11:28Liverpool, University | 0h57 | 12:25 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 11:32 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h53 | 12:25 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1h00 | 13:10 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0h50 | 13:10 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 12:30 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 13:35 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 13:55 12:38Liverpool, University | 0h57 | 13:35 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 12:42 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h53 | 13:35 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 13:40 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 14:45 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 13:55 13:48Liverpool, University | 0h57 | 14:45 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:50 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1h15 | 15:05 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 13:52 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h53 | 14:45 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:00 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 1h05 | 15:05 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 14:55 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 16:00 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 15:03 Liverpool, University | 0h57 | 16:00 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 15:07 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h53 | 16:00 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 16:05 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 17:10 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 16:13 Liverpool, University | 0h57 | 17:10 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 16:17 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h53 | 17:10 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 17:15 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h00 | 18:15 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 17:23 Liverpool, University | 0h52 | 18:15 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 17:27 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h48 | 18:15 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 18:20 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h00 | 19:20 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 18:28 Liverpool, University | 0h52 | 19:20 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 18:32 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h48 | 19:20 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:45 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0h55 | 19:40 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:55 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0h45 | 19:40 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 19:30 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h00 | 20:30 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 19:38 Liverpool, University | 0h52 | 20:30 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 19:42 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h48 | 20:30 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:05 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0h55 | 21:00 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:15 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0h45 | 21:00 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:10 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0h55 | 22:05 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:20 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0h45 | 22:05 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:50 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1h00 | 22:50 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0h50 | 22:50 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 25 May | |||||
NX170 | On time 2:30 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0h55 | 3:25 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 4:58 2:35Liverpool, University | 0h50 | 3:25 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 2:38 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h47 | 3:25 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 3:30 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h00 | 4:30 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 4:58 3:35Liverpool, University | 0h55 | 4:30 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 3:38 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h52 | 4:30 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 4:45 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 5:50 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | Delayed 4:58 4:53Liverpool, University | 0h57 | 5:50 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 4:57 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h53 | 5:50 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0h55 | 6:10 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0h45 | 6:10 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 5:50 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 6:55 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 5:58 Liverpool, University | 0h57 | 6:55 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 6:02 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h53 | 6:55 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0h55 | 7:25 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0h45 | 7:25 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 6:55 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 8:00 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 7:03 Liverpool, University | 0h57 | 8:00 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 7:07 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h53 | 8:00 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 8:05 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 9:10 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 8:13 Liverpool, University | 0h57 | 9:10 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 8:17 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h53 | 9:10 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 9:10 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 10:15 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 9:18 Liverpool, University | 0h57 | 10:15 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 10:15 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 11:20 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 10:23 Liverpool, University | 0h57 | 11:20 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 11:20 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 12:25 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 11:28 Liverpool, University | 0h57 | 12:25 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 12:30 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 13:35 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 12:38 Liverpool, University | 0h57 | 13:35 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 13:40 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 14:45 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 13:48 Liverpool, University | 0h57 | 14:45 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 14:55 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 16:00 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 15:03 Liverpool, University | 0h57 | 16:00 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 16:05 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 17:10 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 16:13 Liverpool, University | 0h57 | 17:10 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 17:15 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h00 | 18:15 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 17:23 Liverpool, University | 0h52 | 18:15 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 18:20 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h00 | 19:20 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 18:28 Liverpool, University | 0h52 | 19:20 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 19:30 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h00 | 20:30 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 19:38 Liverpool, University | 0h52 | 20:30 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport
Buses from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport run on average 38 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
There are 38 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:53, the last at 21:23. The fastest coach covers the 47 km distance in 45m.
Distance 47 km |
Average bus duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 38 |
Direct buses 38 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 4:53 |
Last bus 21:23 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester AirportYou can travel by bus between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Airport 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 Airport, 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- 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.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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