The cheapest and fastest coaches from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Buses per day
31
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO) will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 31 buses that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) every day 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 27 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.
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NX421
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NX170Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 50m. 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: 49 km
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Live departures
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) coaches for today, Wednesday 25 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:15 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h35 | 22:50 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 26 February | |||||
NX421 | 01:45 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0h50 | 02:35 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 02:40 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h35 | 04:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 02:45 Liverpool, University | 1h30 | 04:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 05:10 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h35 | 06:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 05:15 Liverpool, University | 1h30 | 06:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | Delayed 17:40 06:20Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h55 | 19:20 19:20Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | 06:28 Liverpool, University | 1h47 | 08:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 07:50 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h55 | 09:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 07:58 Liverpool, University | 1h47 | 09:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | Delayed 17:40 09:20Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h40 | 19:20 19:20Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | 09:28 Liverpool, University | 1h32 | 11:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1h40 | 12:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 1h25 | 12:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 10:50 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h40 | 12:30 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 10:58 Liverpool, University | 1h32 | 12:30 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | Delayed 17:40 12:05Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h40 | 19:20 19:20Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | 12:13 Liverpool, University | 1h32 | 13:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 13:35 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h40 | 15:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 13:43 Liverpool, University | 1h32 | 15:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | Delayed 17:40 14:35Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h40 | 19:20 19:20Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | 14:43 Liverpool, University | 1h32 | 16:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 16:05 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h55 | 18:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 16:15 Liverpool, University | 1h45 | 18:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | On time 17:40 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h40 | 19:20 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | 17:48 Liverpool, University | 1h32 | 19:20 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:45 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1h35 | 20:20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:55 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 1h25 | 20:20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 19:15 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h35 | 20:50 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 19:23 Liverpool, University | 1h27 | 20:50 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | On time 21:15 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h35 | 22:50 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Buses from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
There are 25 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:45, the last at 21:15. The fastest coach covers the 49 km distance in 50m.
Distance 49 km |
Average bus duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 01:45 |
Last bus 21:15 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)You can travel by bus between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus 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 Oxford Road (MCO) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO), 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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