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Museum of Liverpool
A major museum covering Liverpool’s global links, city life and transport, with family-friendly displays and broad local history.
Cheapest price on 10 Oct
£5
Average ticket price on 10 Oct
£7
Fastest journey on 10 Oct
38 m
Average journey duration on 10 Oct
39 m
Buses on 10 Oct
70
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester Airport to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Liverpool will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
On Sat 10 Oct, we found 70 buses from Manchester Airport to Liverpool, including 70 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 47 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 38 m .
The slowest buses will take 43 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.
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NX170Buses from Manchester Airport to Liverpool run on average 49 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 49 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 22:59. The fastest coach covers the 47 km distance in 38m.
Distance 47 km |
Average bus duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 49 |
Direct buses 49 |
Fastest bus 38m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 22:59 |
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Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Liverpool coaches for today, Friday 9 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 19:30 Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 20:30 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:30 Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 20:15 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 19:40 Manchester, Airport | 0h44 | 20:24 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 19:40 Manchester, Airport | 0h50 | 20:30 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 19:40 Manchester, Airport | 1h05 | 20:45 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:40 Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 22:25 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:40 Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 22:40 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 21:55 Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 22:40 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 21:55 Manchester, Airport | 0h55 | 22:50 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 21:55 Manchester, Airport | 0h38 | 22:33 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 23:59 Manchester, Airport | 0h39 | 0:38 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 23:59 Manchester, Airport | 0h46 | 0:45 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 23:59 Manchester, Airport | 0h56 | 0:55 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 10 October | |||||
NX170 | 1:05 Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 1:50 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 1:05 Manchester, Airport | 0h55 | 2:00 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 1:05 Manchester, Airport | 0h38 | 1:43 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 5:00 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 5:15 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 7:05 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 7:20 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
NX421 | 7:15 Manchester, Airport | 1h20 | 8:35 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 9:20 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 9:05 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 8:20 Manchester, Airport | 1h05 | 9:25 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 8:20 Manchester, Airport | 0h43 | 9:03 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 8:20 Manchester, Airport | 0h50 | 9:10 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 9:30 Manchester, Airport | 1h05 | 10:35 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 9:30 Manchester, Airport | 0h50 | 10:20 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 9:30 Manchester, Airport | 0h44 | 10:14 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 10:35 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 10:50 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 10:40 Manchester, Airport | 0h50 | 11:30 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 10:40 Manchester, Airport | 1h05 | 11:45 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 10:40 Manchester, Airport | 0h44 | 11:24 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX120 | 10:45 Manchester, Airport | 1h45 | 12:30 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 11:45 Manchester, Airport | 0h50 | 12:35 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 11:45 Manchester, Airport | 1h05 | 12:50 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 11:45 Manchester, Airport | 0h44 | 12:29 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 13:05 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 13:20 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 12:55 Manchester, Airport | 1h05 | 14:00 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 12:55 Manchester, Airport | 0h50 | 13:45 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 12:55 Manchester, Airport | 0h44 | 13:39 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 14:05 Manchester, Airport | 0h50 | 14:55 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 14:05 Manchester, Airport | 0h44 | 14:49 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 14:05 Manchester, Airport | 1h05 | 15:10 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 15:10 Manchester, Airport | 0h50 | 16:00 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 15:10 Manchester, Airport | 0h44 | 15:54 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 15:10 Manchester, Airport | 1h05 | 16:15 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 16:15 Manchester, Airport | 0h50 | 17:05 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 16:15 Manchester, Airport | 1h05 | 17:20 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 16:15 Manchester, Airport | 0h44 | 16:59 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:20 Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 17:05 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:20 Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 17:20 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 17:20 Manchester, Airport | 0h50 | 18:10 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 17:20 Manchester, Airport | 1h05 | 18:25 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 17:20 Manchester, Airport | 0h44 | 18:04 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:40 Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 18:25 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:40 Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 18:40 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 18:30 Manchester, Airport | 1h05 | 19:35 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 18:30 Manchester, Airport | 0h44 | 19:14 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 18:30 Manchester, Airport | 0h50 | 19:20 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:35 Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 19:35 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:35 Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 19:20 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Liverpool 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 Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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