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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Liverpool to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 18 Jul

Cheapest price

£5

Average price

£6

Fastest journey

50 m

Average duration

1 h 19 m

Buses per day

33

Distance

50 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Liverpool to Manchester will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.

Fast coaches

Of the 33 buses that leave Liverpool for Manchester 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 50 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.

FlixBusFlixBus
18:251h35
Liverpool, Liverpool One
20:00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
£51One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
10:351h35
Liverpool, Liverpool One
12:10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
£51One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
18:351h25
Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
20:00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
£51One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
10:451h25
Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
12:10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
£51One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNX171
12:131h32
Liverpool, University
13:45Manchester, Coach Station
£61One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Liverpool to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £4.

Distance: 49 km

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Most popular
Train

£8

Average Price

£8

Average Price

Cheapest

2h 1m

Average total duration

1h 31m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 19m

Average total duration

Fastest

49m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Liverpool to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for today, Thursday 17 July
Last updated at 07:10
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX17108:28 Liverpool, University
1h32
10:00 Manchester, Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus09:35 Liverpool, Liverpool One
1h35
11:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus09:45 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
1h25
11:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesdirect
national_expressNX170
Delayed
13:15 09:50Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
1h40
11:30 Manchester, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX170
On time
09:58 Liverpool, University
1h32
11:30 Manchester, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX17111:13 Liverpool, University
1h32
12:45 Manchester, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX170
Delayed
13:15 12:35Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
1h40
14:15 Manchester, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX170
On time
12:43 Liverpool, University
1h32
14:15 Manchester, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX17113:43 Liverpool, University
1h32
15:15 Manchester, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX170
On time
15:05 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
1h55
17:00 Manchester, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX170
On time
15:15 Liverpool, University
1h45
17:00 Manchester, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX17116:48 Liverpool, University
1h32
18:20 Manchester, Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus17:25 Liverpool, Liverpool One
1h35
19:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus17:35 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
1h25
19:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesdirect
national_expressNX170
On time
18:15 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
1h35
19:50 Manchester, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX170
On time
18:23 Liverpool, University
1h27
19:50 Manchester, Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX17120:23 Liverpool, University
1h27
21:50 Manchester, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX171 · NX421
On time
22:45 Liverpool, University
2h50
01:35 Manchester, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX170 · NX42123:50 Liverpool, University
1h45
01:35 Manchester, Coach Station1 change
Friday 18 July
national_expressNX42100:45 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
0h50
01:35 Manchester, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX17001:40 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
1h35
03:15 Manchester, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX17001:45 Liverpool, University
1h30
03:15 Manchester, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX17004:10 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
1h35
05:45 Manchester, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX17004:15 Liverpool, University
1h30
05:45 Manchester, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX17105:20 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
1h55
07:15 Manchester, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX17105:28 Liverpool, University
1h47
07:15 Manchester, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX17006:50 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
1h55
08:45 Manchester, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX17006:58 Liverpool, University
1h47
08:45 Manchester, Coach Station0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Liverpool to Manchester

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Buses from Liverpool to Manchester run on average 29 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 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
49 km
Average bus duration
1h 31m
Cheapest ticket price
£4
Buses per day
29
Direct buses
28
Fastest bus
1h 5m
First bus
00:01
Last bus
23:56
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 Manchester

Buy your official National Express, Megabus and FlixBus coach tickets to Manchester from Liverpool from £2 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable 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 from Liverpool to Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Coach information from Liverpool to Manchester with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 22 min
  • Cheapest Price: £10
  • National Express frequency: 11 a day

Buses from Liverpool to Manchester

National Express offers multiple services to Manchester Coach Station daily. The first bus departs from Liverpool Station at 2:20 a.m. and the last bus of the day departs at 11:40 p.m. The journey takes approximately one hour but at peak times the journey may take slightly longer.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Liverpool to Manchester?

Departure Station: Liverpool One Bus Station is situated at Canning Place in the heart of the city centre and a 5-minute walk from James Street Train Station. Taxis are also available from the station.

Arrival Station: Manchester Bus and Coach Station is situated on Chorlton Street in the very heart of Manchester. Piccadilly Train Station is a 5-minute walk and Victoria Train Station is a 10-minute walk from the bus station. Buses to and from the surrounding area are available at Piccadilly Gardens, where there is also a taxi rank.

FAQs: Liverpool to Manchester coach

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popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Manchester

Liverpool
Manchester
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 Manchester.
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, UniversityTaxis
Amenities at bus station
TaxisTaxis
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Brownlow Hill
Public transport options for Liverpool, University
  • Bus: 699, 86C, 86A Train: Liverpool Lime Street
Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
information
Liverpool, Kwik Fit Old Swan
information
Liverpool, Edge Lane Drive
information
Liverpool, Botanic Park
information
The major coach station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester, Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester, Airport for your trip to Manchester from Liverpool.
Manchester, AirportWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Terminal Road North
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Airport
  • Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
Manchester, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
carConnection
Car connection
Chorlton Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Coach Station
  • Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
carConnection
Car connection
Shudehill
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
  • Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street
information
Manchester, Miles Platting
information

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