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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Liverpool to London

Showing times and prices for 09 Jul

Cheapest price

£15

Average price

£21

Fastest journey

5 h 5 m

Average duration

5 h 23 m

Buses per day

32

Distance

286 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Liverpool to London will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.

Fast coaches

Of the 32 buses that leave Liverpool for London every day 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 286 km distance in an average of 5 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .

The slowest buses will take 5 h 30 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.

FlixBusFlixBus
15:255h50
Liverpool, Liverpool One
21:15London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch)
£151One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
12:106h00
Liverpool, Liverpool One
18:10London, Victoria Coach Station
£151One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
10:406h10
Liverpool, Liverpool One
16:50London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch)
£151One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
15:256h05
Liverpool, Liverpool One
21:30London, Victoria Coach Station
£151One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
12:105h25
Liverpool, Liverpool One
17:35London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
£151One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Liverpool to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £33.

Distance: 286 km

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Train

£17

Average Price

Cheapest

£78

Average Price

6h 47m

Average total duration

6h 17m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 13m

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30m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Live departures

Liverpool to London bus times

Showing buses for today, Tuesday 8 July
Last updated at 02:39
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus04:40 Liverpool, Liverpool One
5h45
10:25 London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus04:40 Liverpool, Liverpool One
6h00
10:40 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus04:40 Liverpool, Liverpool One
5h25
10:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX550
On time
05:15 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
6h20
11:35 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX55105:35 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
7h45
13:20 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX170 · NX540
On time
06:50 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
6h30
13:20 London, Victoria Coach Station
1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus08:05 Liverpool, Liverpool One
6h05
14:10 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus08:05 Liverpool, Liverpool One
5h30
13:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX550
On time
09:10 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
6h10
15:20 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus09:40 Liverpool, Liverpool One
6h10
15:50 London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus09:40 Liverpool, Liverpool One
5h50
15:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus09:40 Liverpool, Liverpool One
6h25
16:05 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX170 · NX540
On time
09:50 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
7h40
17:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:10 Liverpool, Liverpool One
6h00
17:10 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:10 Liverpool, Liverpool One
5h25
16:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX550
On time
11:10 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
6h25
17:35 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX171 · NX540
On time
13:35 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
6h25
20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus14:25 Liverpool, Liverpool One
5h50
20:15 London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus14:25 Liverpool, Liverpool One
6h05
20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus14:25 Liverpool, Liverpool One
5h35
20:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX550
On time
14:50 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
6h10
21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX170 · NX540
On time
15:05 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
7h40
22:45 London, Victoria Coach Station
1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus16:50 Liverpool, Liverpool One
5h30
22:20 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus16:50 Liverpool, Liverpool One
5h05
21:55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX550
On time
18:15 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
5h35
23:50 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX423 · NX424
On time
22:40 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
6h40
05:20 London, Victoria Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX42322:40 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
7h10
05:50 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus22:45 Liverpool, Liverpool One
5h45
04:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus22:45 Liverpool, Liverpool One
6h00
04:45 London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus22:45 Liverpool, Liverpool One
6h20
05:05 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX421
On time
00:45 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
6h55
07:40 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX170 · NX54001:40 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
7h40
09:20 London, Victoria Coach Station1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Liverpool to London

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Buses from Liverpool to London run on average 42 times per day, taking around 6h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 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
286 km
Average bus duration
6h 17m
Cheapest ticket price
£9
Buses per day
42
Direct buses
16
Fastest bus
5h 5m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:57
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

Coach companies: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus Liverpool to London

Find the best coaches between Liverpool and London with Omio's travel partners National Express, Megabus and FlixBus from £7. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach between Liverpool and London, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from Liverpool to London coach information:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 35 min
  • Cheapest Price: £15
  • National Express frequency: 4 a day

Buses from Liverpool to London

Buses to London from Liverpool depart multiple times a day. Buses from Liverpool to London depart from Liverpool One Bus Station, Canning Place and Liverpool One bus station. Buses arrive in London at London Victoria Coach Station and London Finchley Road. Two bus providers travel to London from Liverpool: National Express and Flixbus. The journey time from Liverpool to London takes between 5h10mins and 6h45mins.

Liverpool to London Bus Time: Daily Departures

On average, four buses depart in the morning, and four depart in the afternoon and evening for London from Liverpool. The first bus leaves from Liverpool One Bus Station, Canning place at approximately 07:30 and arrives in London Victoria Coach Station at around 13:50. The last bus departs at around 23:35 from Liverpool One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrives at approximately 06:20 at London Victoria Coach Station. There are no buses that require a changeover.

How long is the journey by bus from Liverpool to London?

The journey time from Liverpool to London takes between 5h 10mins and 6h 45mins. The fastest bus departs at approximately 07:35 from Liverpool One bus station. It arrives at approximately 5h10mins later at 12:45 at London Finchley Road bus station. There are no bus routes which require you to make a changeover. The average journey length takes around 5h 40mins for you to arrive in London from Liverpool.

Buses from Liverpool to London: skyline and pier at night in Liverpool. Source: Shutterstock

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Liverpool to London?

Departure bus station: Liverpool One Bus Station, Canning Place and Liverpool One bus stations are your departure bus stations for buses to London from Liverpool. Liverpool One Bus Station, Canning Place and Liverpool One are the same bus station; they are named differently by different bus providers. Liverpool One Bus Station, Canning Place and Liverpool One are located around 0.6 miles (1 km) from the city centre of Liverpool. To get to the bus station from the city centre, you can walk or take the bus. If you want to take the bus, you can hop on the 18 or 10AQ from the Queen Square bus station and get off the bus at Liverpool One bus station. Some of the amenities and services located at the bus station include cash points, a car park, waiting areas, and automated ticket machines.

Arrival bus station: London Victoria Coach Station and London Finchley Road bus stop are your arrival bus stations for buses to London from Liverpool. London Victoria Coach Station is approximately 2.4 miles (3.9 km) from the city centre of London. You can get to the city centre from the coach station by taking a train, bus, taxi or walking. Taking the bus is recommended, as you can hop on bus 211 from London Victoria Coach Station. You will need to get off at St Thomas’s Hospital bus stop, and you will be in the city centre. Amenities located at this bus station include waiting areas, a café, cash points, bathrooms, and onsite newsagents. London Finchley Road bus stop is approximately 4.7 miles (7.6 km) from the city centre. You can reach the city centre by taking the Jubilee line from Finchley Road underground station. From here, you will get off the train at Waterloo underground station. There are no amenities and services at London Finchley Road, as it is only a bus stop.

Which bus companies travel from Liverpool to London?

Two bus companies travel to London from Liverpool: National Express and Flixbus. National Express and Flixbus run around four routes a day to London from Liverpool. All of the routes are direct and do not require a changeover. The fastest buses are the routes provided by Flixbus. National Express provides two buses in the morning and two in the afternoon and night. Flixbus provides two buses in the morning and two in the afternoon.

National Express buses from Liverpool to London

National Express runs around four daily routes from Liverpool to London. The earliest National Express bus departs from Liverpool One Bus Station, Canning Road at around 07:30 and arrives at London Victoria Coach Station at around 13:50. The last National Express bus departs from Liverpool One Bus Station, Canning Road at approximately 23:35 and arrives at London Victoria Coach Sation at around 06:20. All buses from National Express to London from Liverpool are direct. The journey time for these buses ranges between 5h40mins and 6h45mins.

Flixbus buses from Liverpool to London

Flixbus runs approximately four daily routes to London from Liverpool. The earliest Flixbus bus leaves Liverpool One bus station at approximately 07:35 and arrives at London Finchley Road at around 12:45. A second bus also leaves at around 07:35, but it arrives at London Victoria Coach Station at approximately 13:15. The last bus departs at around 16:15 from Liverpool One bus station and arrives at London Finchley Road at around 21:35. A second bus also departs at around 16:15 but arrives at London Victoria Coach Station at approximately 22:05. All Flixbus bus routes travel to London from Liverpool directly. The journey time for these buses ranges between 5h10mins and 5h50mins.

Bus Liverpool to London: Services on Board

If you choose to take a National Express bus to London from Liverpool, you will have access to some great amenities and services. In terms of luggage, you can take two storage bags of a maximum of 44 lb (20 kg) and one hand luggage item. Pushchairs can be brought on the buses but must be folded up and put in the storage area. If you plan on bringing a bicycle with you, you will need to fold it up and put it in the storage area; if it cannot fold, it cannot be brought on the bus. Pets can unfortunately not be brought on National Express buses, but this is allowed if you have an assistance dog. When you travel on Flixbus buses, you can enjoy a two-bag luggage limit, plug points at your seat, an onboard bathroom, extra legroom seats, onboard snacks and drinks, and adjustable backrests. If you require assistance, staff from National Express and Flixbus are more than happy to help you. These bus providers also have ramps for those in wheelchairs. Both bus providers have buses with air conditioning, so you can be sure to stay cool during your cross-country journey. While onboard, check out our Omio magazine The Window Seat.

How to find cheap bus tickets from Liverpool to London?

There are many ways to get cheap bus tickets to London from Liverpool. A highly recommended way to do this is by being as flexible as you can with your travel dates. If you can book on the cheapest day of the week, take the opportunity to do so. Another great option for affordable travel is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can. Tickets always become more expensive closer to your departure date. Another recommended way to secure a cheap ticket is to book a slower bus, as faster buses are often more expensive.

Buses from Liverpool to London: friends on a coach to London. Source: Shutterstock

To London by bus—travel tips

>London is a holiday destination that is not missed out on. Whether you are travelling to the city for its historical attractions or fun activities, this city has it all. Some of the city’s most popular historical attractions include a trip to Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament, learning all about Tower Bridge during a tour of the attraction, and hearing about London’s gruesome past at The Tower of London. London also has many fun activities to enjoy. Some of the most recommended day trips include going up on the London Eye, taking photos with your favourite celebrities at Madame Tussauds, and going shopping down Oxford Street. London is also a great place to go bar hopping. You should definitely go to bars including Nightjar, Burlock Rum Room, Hoxley and Porter, Simmon’s Kings Cross, and Old Street Records.

FAQs: Liverpool to London coach

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Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and London

Liverpool
London
The major coach station for departures 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 from Liverpool to London.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
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 transport 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
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
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 transport options for Liverpool, Liverpool One
  • Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 82, 86A Train: Merseyrail
Liverpool, Edge Lane Drive
information
The major coach station for arrivals in London is London, Golders Green Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Golders Green Station for your trip to London from Liverpool.
London, Golders Green StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
8 km
carConnection
Car connection
Golders Green Rd
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café Nero (in the station)
  • McDonald's (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Golders Green Station
  • Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
carConnection
Car connection
Bath Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Caffè Nero (in the station)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
  • Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
London, Victoria Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Buckingham Palace Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Victoria Coach Station
  • Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
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London, Finchley Road (Q2 Centre)
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London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch)
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