Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 07 Sept
£30
Average ticket price on 07 Sept
£62
Fastest journey on 07 Sept
7 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 07 Sept
7 h 43 m
Buses on 07 Sept
25
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £30.
To travel from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) you need to make at least one change.
NXA6 · NX540
NXA6 · NX541
NXA6 · NX540
NX737 · NX540
NXA8 · NX421
NX777 · NX421
NXA6 · NX541
NXA6 · NX540
NX737 · NX540
NXA6 · NX540Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, while a train costs an average of £65.
Distance: 276 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£28 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price | £69 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV):
A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) costing on average £65.
Other travel options to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 4m.
Tickets start at around £28 compared to roughly £69 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £41. The journey takes 7h 4m versus 3h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) coaches for today, Sunday 6 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NXA8 · NX421 | 23:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 9h05 | 8:35 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 change | |
| Monday 7 September | |||||
NX777 · NX421 | 1:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h30 | 8:35 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 change | |
NX777 · NX421 · NX170 | 1:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 8h05 | 9:10 Liverpool, University | 2 changes | |
NX777 · NX421 · NX170 | 1:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h58 | 9:03 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 2 changes | |
NXA6 · NX540 | 7:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h45 | 15:05 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 change | |
NX777 · NX541 · NX170 | 9:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 10h00 | 19:00 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 2 changes | |
NX777 · NX541 · NX170 | 9:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 9h39 | 18:39 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 2 changes | |
NX777 · NX121 · NX170 | 9:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 9h45 | 18:45 Liverpool, University | 2 changes | |
NX777 · NX121 · NX170 | 9:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 9h39 | 18:39 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 2 changes | |
NX777 · NX121 · NX170 | 9:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 10h00 | 19:00 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 2 changes | |
NX777 · NX541 · NX170 | 9:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 9h45 | 18:45 Liverpool, University | 2 changes | |
NX777 · NX541 · NX170 | 11:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 9h00 | 20:30 Liverpool, University | 2 changes | |
NX777 · NX541 · NX170 | 11:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 8h54 | 20:24 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 2 changes | |
NX737 · NX540 | 11:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h45 | 19:15 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 change | |
NX777 · NX541 · NX170 | 13:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 8h50 | 22:20 Liverpool, University | 2 changes | |
NX777 · NX541 · NX170 | 13:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 8h43 | 22:13 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 2 changes | |
NX777 · NX120 · NX170 | 13:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 8h43 | 22:13 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 2 changes | |
NX777 · NX541 | 13:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 8h35 | 22:05 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 change | |
NX777 · NX120 · NX170 | 13:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 8h50 | 22:20 Liverpool, University | 2 changes | |
NX777 · NX541 · NX170 | 15:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 8h29 | 23:59 Liverpool, University | 2 changes | |
NX777 · NX541 · NX170 | 15:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 8h23 | 23:53 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 2 changes | |
NX777 · NX120 · NX170 | 15:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 8h29 | 23:59 Liverpool, University | 2 changes | |
NX777 · NX120 · NX170 | 15:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 8h23 | 23:53 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 2 changes | |
NXA6 · NX540 | 15:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h50 | 23:30 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 change | |
NXA6 · NX541 | 17:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 7h45 | 1:35 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 change | |
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Buses from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 26 times per day, taking around 7h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 04:40, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 276 km distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 276 km |
Average bus duration 7h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 26 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 4:40 |
Last bus 22:30 |
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