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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

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.

FlixBus

18:251h35

Liverpool, Liverpool One

20:00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£51One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

10:351h35

Liverpool, Liverpool One

12:10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£51One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

18:351h25

Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre

20:00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£51One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

10:451h25

Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre

12:10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£51One-way

0 changes

NX171

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

Compare bus with

Coach	Most popular Train
£8 Average Price	£8 Average Price Cheapest
2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions	0.0 - 0.0kg 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.

Live departures

Liverpool to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for today, Thursday 17 July

Last updated at 07:10

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
NX171	08:28 Liverpool, University	1h32	10:00 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	09:35 Liverpool, Liverpool One	1h35	11:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	09:45 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre	1h25	11:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 changesdirect
NX170	Delayed 13:15 09:50Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place	1h40	11:30 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX170	On time 09:58 Liverpool, University	1h32	11:30 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX171	11:13 Liverpool, University	1h32	12:45 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX170	Delayed 13:15 12:35Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place	1h40	14:15 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX170	On time 12:43 Liverpool, University	1h32	14:15 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX171	13:43 Liverpool, University	1h32	15:15 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX170	On time 15:05 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place	1h55	17:00 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX170	On time 15:15 Liverpool, University	1h45	17:00 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX171	16:48 Liverpool, University	1h32	18:20 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	17:25 Liverpool, Liverpool One	1h35	19:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	17:35 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre	1h25	19:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 changesdirect
NX170	On time 18:15 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place	1h35	19:50 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX170	On time 18:23 Liverpool, University	1h27	19:50 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX171	20:23 Liverpool, University	1h27	21:50 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX171 · NX421	On time 22:45 Liverpool, University	2h50	01:35 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
NX170 · NX421	23:50 Liverpool, University	1h45	01:35 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
Friday 18 July
NX421	00:45 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place	0h50	01:35 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX170	01:40 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place	1h35	03:15 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX170	01:45 Liverpool, University	1h30	03:15 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX170	04:10 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place	1h35	05:45 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX170	04:15 Liverpool, University	1h30	05:45 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX171	05:20 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place	1h55	07:15 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX171	05:28 Liverpool, University	1h47	07:15 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX170	06:50 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place	1h55	08:45 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
NX170	06:58 Liverpool, University	1h47	08:45 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Liverpool to Manchester

United Kingdom

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

Direct buses

Fastest bus

1h 5m

First bus

00:01

Last bus

23:56

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

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from Liverpool to Manchester coach information:

Average Duration: 1 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: £2

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Liverpool to Manchester coach information:

Average Duration: 34 min
Cheapest Price: £7

Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.

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

FAQs: Take the bus from Liverpool to Manchester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Liverpool to Manchester.

Cheap coach tickets from Liverpool to Manchester can start from as little as £4 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Liverpool to Manchester is £10; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Liverpool to Manchester coach travel time is 50 min for the 30 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Liverpool to Manchester leaves at 01: 45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Liverpool to Manchester leaves at 23: 45.

Yes, there are 24 direct coaches a day from Liverpool to Manchester with National Express or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

For the best Liverpool to Manchester coach to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Transport for Wales, Arriva North West or Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Manchester from Liverpool to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Liverpool, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Liverpool, Liverpool One, Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place, Liverpool, University, Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre, Liverpool, Botanic Park and Liverpool, Kwik Fit Old Swan. When arriving in Manchester, you can end your journey in coach stations like Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester, Airport and Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Liverpool, Liverpool One, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Manchester from Liverpool is worth doing with a journey time of 50 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Liverpool to Manchester by coach is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Manchester from Liverpool including taking a train or coach.

No, the coach from Liverpool to Manchester has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Liverpool to Manchester.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Liverpool to Manchester.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Liverpool to Manchester.

No, luggage for the coach from Liverpool to Manchester needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Liverpool to Manchester.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Liverpool to Manchester.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Liverpool to Manchester.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Liverpool to Manchester.

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.

Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place Wifi