Buses from London to Liverpool

Travelling by Coach from London to Liverpool

Coaches from London to Liverpool are run by National Express and run on average once an hour during the weekdays. Most coaches are direct and take around 5hrs to arrive into Liverpool.

Know before you go:

• Coaches from London to Liverpool are run by National Express.
• The average journey duration is 5hrs 29min, although some journeys can take up to 6hrs 35mins.
• Coaches run from London to Liverpool from just past 07:30 until 23:30, although times may vary.
• 1 coach run per hour throughout the day, later in the evening this may decrease.
• Coaches depart from either London Victoria Coach Station and arrive into Liverpool One Bus Station.

Coach Station Information and Getting to the City Centre

Departing from London: Coaches from London to Cardiff depart from Victoria Coach Station in the southwest of London, close to Westminster on Buckingham Palace Road. Passengers can get to Victoria Coach Station by taking the District & Circle Lines or the Victoria Line on the Underground and then walk the few minutes to the coach station.

Passengers can also take a local bus to the station from many areas around London and walk the same distance to the coach station. Victoria departure terminal closes at 01:00 and opens again at 05:00. There are refreshments, cash machines and a left luggage office. Passengers are advised to be at Victoria Coach station at least 30 minutes before the departure time.

Arriving in Liverpool: Buses from London to Liverpool arrive at Liverpool One Bus Station on Canning Place in the centre of the city. Onward travel is simple with either local buses and both Liverpool Central Station and Liverpool James Street Station all a short walk away. Liverpool One Coach Station is open from 05:30 to 23:30 on weekdays. There are a few facilities at the station including a waiting area, cash machines, and a car park.

Tips for Booking Cheap Coaches from London to Liverpool

• To get the best price it's important to book at least one week in advance, the further in advance the better.
• The cheapest day to book is a Tuesday, Friday is the most expensive day to travel.
• The cheapest time of day to travel is either first thing in the morning or last in the evening.