Cheap coach tickets from London to Liverpool

Showing times and prices for 2 Dec

Cheapest

£11

Average

£22

The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Liverpool will cost around £ 22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 11.

2nd Cheapest
08:30London5h45 14:15Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street
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£111One-way
18:00London5h45 23:45Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street
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£141One-way
15:00London6h20 21:20Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street
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£181One-way
19:00London7h20 02:20Liverpool
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£191One-way
16:00London6h30 22:30Liverpool
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£201One-way

Coach timetable London Liverpool

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08:30London5h45 14:15Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street
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15:00London6h20 21:20Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street
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16:00London6h30 22:30Liverpool
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16:40London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 1, 2, 35h50 22:30Liverpool
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18:00London5h45 23:45Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street
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19:00London7h20 02:20Liverpool
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19:40London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 1, 2, 36h40 02:20Liverpool
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23:30London6h40 06:10Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street
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Wed
1 Dec
£46West Midlands Railway
£7Flixbus
Thu
2 Dec
£30West Midlands Railway
£8Flixbus
Fri
3 Dec
£39West Midlands Railway
£8Flixbus
Sat
4 Dec
£46West Midlands Railway
£6Flixbus
Sun
5 Dec
£30West Midlands Railway
£6Flixbus
Mon
6 Dec
£31West Midlands Railway
£8Flixbus
Tue
7 Dec
£30West Midlands Railway
£6Flixbus
Wed
8 Dec
£26West Midlands Railway
£5Flixbus
Thu
9 Dec
£26West Midlands Railway
£6Flixbus
Fri
10 Dec
£26Avanti West Coast
£5Flixbus
Sat
11 Dec
£46West Midlands Railway
£5Flixbus
Sun
12 Dec
£26West Midlands Railway
£7Flixbus
Mon
13 Dec
£22West Midlands Railway
£5Flixbus
Tue
14 Dec
£17West Midlands Railway
£6Flixbus
Wed
15 Dec
£17West Midlands Railway
£5Flixbus
Thu
16 Dec
£22West Midlands Railway
£5Flixbus
Fri
17 Dec
£26West Midlands Railway
£13Flixbus
Sat
18 Dec
£26West Midlands Railway
£13Flixbus
Sun
19 Dec
£26West Midlands Railway
£13Flixbus
Mon
20 Dec
£26West Midlands Railway
£13Flixbus
Tue
21 Dec
£22West Midlands Railway
£13Flixbus

Coach times from London to Liverpool

Showing times and prices for 2 Dec

Fastest Journey

5 h 45 m

Average

6 h 21 m

Buses per day

8

Distance

286 km

Of the 8 buses that leave London for Liverpool every day 8 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 6 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .

The slowest buses will take 7 h 20 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.

18:00London5h45 23:45Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street
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£141One-way
08:30London5h45 14:15Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street
0 changes
£111One-way
16:40London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 1, 2, 35h50 22:30Liverpool
0 changes
£381One-way
15:00London6h20 21:20Liverpool, Coach Station, Norton Street
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£181One-way
16:00London6h30 22:30Liverpool
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£201One-way

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National Express between London and Liverpool

For as little as £6 you can travel by coach from London to Liverpool with National Express. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

National Express

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 London to Liverpool, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

    National Express has updated its ticket policies due to the coronavirus. Keep these in mind when booking your National Express tickets between London and Liverpool and when travelling by coach:

    • Cashless payments recommended
    • Online booking and check-in recommended
    • Pre-reservation / seat allocation
    • Verification of ticket with valid ID
    • Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
    • For journeys between July 1st and October 31, 2020, the following change and refund policies apply:
      • Restricted ticket: One change is allowed free of charge
      • Standard ticket: Full refund or one change is allowed free of charge
      • Fully flexible ticket: Unlimited changes to time or date are allowed
      • All change and refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before the original outbound journey. Partial refunds are not allowed.
    Learn more about National Express

    Coaches from London to Liverpool

    Taking the coach from London to Liverpool is a great option, with regular direct connections that run straight into the centre of the city. National Express runs 5-7 services from London Victoria every day, which take between 4 hours 45 minutes and 6 hours 35 minutes to reach Liverpool One Bus Station. And with morning, noon, and late evening options, finding a convenient departure slot should be easy.

    Which coach companies travel from London to Liverpool?

    There is only one company to choose from when travelling by bus from London to Liverpool. National Express operates a direct service from London Victoria to Liverpool One Bus Station, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

    How long is the coach from London to Liverpool?

    Journey times vary when travelling by bus from London to Liverpool. The shortest journey times will be around 4 hours 45 minutes, but direct buses can take as long as 6 hours 35 minutes. However, slower services travel overnight, so may still be a convenient option.

    How many coaches are there from London to Liverpool?

    Coaches leave London for Liverpool every day of the week. Travellers can expect a choice of 5-7 direct coaches to Liverpool from London. There are 5 buses from Monday to Saturday, as well as a couple of additional options on Sundays. Alternatively, over 20 indirect services travel to Liverpool from London daily, usually with a stop in Birmingham.

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

    Departure Station: All coaches from London to Liverpool will leave from London Victoria Coach Station, London's main coach terminal. The coach station can be found 200 metres walk from London Victoria Station. This means that travellers can easily reach their buses via the London Underground's District, Circle, or Victoria lines. And overground trains also run into Victoria from across south-east England.

    Arrival Station: Direct coaches to Liverpool from London will arrive at Liverpool One Bus Station (also known as Canning Place). From there, visitors can walk a short distance to the Liverpool One shopping centre, the Waterfront district, and the Georgian Quarter. The 26 bus runs to Anfield, the home of Liverpool FC, and the 20 bus runs to Goodison Park. Liverpool University is around 20 minutes away on foot, while direct buses run to Liverpool Airport in 40 minutes.

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    FAQs
    How much do cheap coaches between London and Liverpool cost?
    You can find a cheap coach from London to Liverpool for some dates and times for as low as £6  one way in the next 7 days.
    What is the cost of a coach ticket from London to Liverpool on average?
    If you’re looking to book your coach tickets in the next week, you can expect the London to Liverpool coach price to come in at an average of £7  one way.
    What is the distance by coach from London to Liverpool?
    The distance from London to Liverpool by coach is approximately 177 miles (286 km).
    How long does it take from London to Liverpool by coach?
    While the time it takes to travel 177 miles (286 km) from London to Liverpool can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and bank holidays, the coach duration from London to Liverpool is on average 4 h 55 min.
    Which coach station from London to Liverpool do I depart from? Which Liverpool coach station from London do I arrive in?

    When travelling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from London Victoria   and arriving in Liverpool, Liverpool One.

    Where is the coach station in London? Where is the coach station in Liverpool?

    You can find the most popular departure coach station for this route, London Victoria, located approximately 1.2 miles (2 km) from the city centre of London. The most popular arrival coach station in Liverpool, called Liverpool, Liverpool One, is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from its city centre.

    What coach companies go from London to Liverpool?
    For the route from London to Liverpool you can take a coach with National Express, Megabus or Infobus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from London to Liverpool on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
    Can I book a direct coach from London to Liverpool?
    Yes, there are direct coaches from London to Liverpool, and you can find a direct coach for this journey with Flixbus, National Express or Megabus  on Omio. It's worth paying attention to when you buy your coach ticket as direct services tend to offer more convenience and save you time getting to your destination.
    How early should I buy London to Liverpool coach tickets to get the best deals?
    In general, we recommend booking tickets for coaches in advance to score the best deals from all possible coach companies offering this journey and save money. If you book coach tickets to Liverpool from London within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average £7 one way. To find the best prices for this trip, consider booking your coach ticket from London to Liverpool a few months in advance.