The cheapest and fastest coaches from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price on 04 Oct
£5
Average ticket price on 04 Oct
£6
Fastest journey on 04 Oct
45 m
Average journey duration on 04 Oct
45 m
Buses on 04 Oct
69
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 Airport (MIA) will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
On Sun 04 Oct, we found 69 buses from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA), including 69 direct services.
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.
FlixBus5:150h55Liverpool, Liverpool One6:10Manchester, Airport£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:450h45Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre11:30Manchester, Airport£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:501h15Liverpool, Liverpool One15:05Manchester, Airport£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus5:250h45Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre6:10Manchester, Airport£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus14:001h05Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre15:05Manchester, Airport£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:450h45Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre11:30Manchester, Airport£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus5:250h45Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre6:10Manchester, Airport£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:150h45Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre21:00Manchester, Airport£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:200h45Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre22:05Manchester, Airport£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:400h45Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre7:25Manchester, Airport£51One-way0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Buses from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 46 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
There are 46 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:35, the last at 20:23. The fastest coach covers the 47 km distance in 45m.
Distance 47 km |
Average bus duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 46 |
Direct buses 46 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 1:35 |
Last bus 20:23 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
Live departures
Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) coaches for today, Saturday 3 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX170 | 9:10 Liverpool, 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 | 9:18 Liverpool, University | 0h57 | 10:15 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 9:22 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h53 | 10:15 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 10:15 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 11:20 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 10:23 Liverpool, 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 | 11:20 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 12:25 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 11:28 Liverpool, 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 | 12:30 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 13:35 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 12:38 Liverpool, University | 0h57 | 13:35 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 12:42 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h53 | 13:35 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 13:40 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 14:45 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 13:45 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h45 | 15:30 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 13:48 Liverpool, 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 | 14:55 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 16:00 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 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 | 16:05 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 17:10 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 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 | 17:15 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h00 | 18:15 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 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 | 18:20 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h00 | 19:20 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 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 | 19:30 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h00 | 20:30 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 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 | |
| Sunday 4 October | |||||
NX170 | 2:30 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0h55 | 3:25 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 2:35 Liverpool, University | 0h50 | 3:25 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 2:38 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h47 | 3:25 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 3:30 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h00 | 4:30 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 3:35 Liverpool, University | 0h55 | 4:30 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 3:38 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h52 | 4:30 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 4:45 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 5:50 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 4:53 Liverpool, 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 | 5:50 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 6:55 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 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 | 6:55 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 8:00 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 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 | 8:05 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1h05 | 9:10 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 8:13 Liverpool, University | 0h57 | 9:10 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 8:17 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0h53 | 9:10 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0h55 | 9:55 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Coaches from Liverpool to Manchester Airport
Coaches from Liverpool to Manchester Airport are a quick and cost-effective way of starting a journey by plane. There are up to 14 departures a day, seven of which are direct. Direct routes take between one hour and one and a half hours while connecting services take from two to three hours. A similar timetable operates throughout the week. Departures are from Liverpool One Bus Station, Canning Place with arrivals at Manchester Airport train station, which has easy links to all three terminals.
Which coach companies travel from Liverpool to Manchester Airport?
All services from Liverpool to Manchester Airport are operated by National Express Coaches. This large company is part-British and part-multinational and operates routes in the United Kingdom and across Europe. Its fleet is modern with comfortable interiors and onboard facilities of luggage storage, toilets, WiFi, air conditioning or heating and, on some coaches, individual power outlets.
How long is the coach from Liverpool to Manchester Airport?
Direct routes from Liverpool to Manchester Airport take between one hour and one and a half hours while connecting routes have slightly longer journey times of two to three hours. Where required, connections are made at Manchester Coach Station.
How many coaches are there from Liverpool to Manchester Airport?
There are 11 daily direct departures of coaches to Manchester Airport from Liverpool and a further three services that require a transfer en route. Departures start in the early hours of the morning and continue until late evening on a timetable that operates throughout the week.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Liverpool to Manchester Airport?
Departure bus station: Coaches to Manchester Airport from Liverpool depart from the city's One Bus Station, which is located on Canning Street close to the docks. It is part of the city's extensive network of local and long-distance buses. Liverpool One Bus Station has facilities that include waiting areas, toilets and ATMs and is next to a large shopping complex with a range of cafes and restaurants.
Arrival bus station: Coaches from Liverpool to Manchester Airport terminate at Manchester Airport Train Station, which gives easy access to all three passenger terminals. The airport is approximately 10 miles from the city centre and is served by trains, buses and taxis. Facilities available to coach passengers include car hire desks, WiFi, toilets, ATMs and a selection of shops and cafes in the station as well as in the terminals.
FAQs: Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 (MIA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Manchester Airport (MIA)
Most Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MIA) buses use the Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place to Manchester, Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Manchester Airport (MIA) bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place bus station facilities and services
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café in the Station (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Liverpool, University from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool, University is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, University bus station facilities and services
Liverpool, University has practical services for this route, including Taxis.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool, University: Taxis.
Getting to Liverpool, Botanic Park from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool, Botanic Park is 2 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, Botanic Park bus station facilities and services
Liverpool, Botanic Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool, Botanic Park. ATMs are available at Liverpool, Botanic Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool, Botanic Park.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool, Botanic Park: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool, Botanic Park: Station is accessible for those with reduced mobility.
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