The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
43 m
Average duration
44 m
Buses per day
44
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester 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 Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 44 buses that leave Manchester Airport for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) every day 44 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 47 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 43 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.
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Compare coach and train for Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 47 km
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Live departures
Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) coaches for today, Sunday 22 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:20 Manchester Airport | 0h45 | 17:05 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:50 Manchester Airport | 0h55 | 23:45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
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NX171 | 01:25 Manchester, Airport | 0h50 | 02:15 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | 01:25 Manchester, Airport | 0h43 | 02:08 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | Delayed 09:05 01:25Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 10:10 10:10Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX421 | 07:15 Manchester, Airport | 1h20 | 08:35 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:20 Manchester, Airport | 0h45 | 09:05 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:20 Manchester, Airport | 1h00 | 09:20 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | 09:05 Manchester, Airport | 0h50 | 09:55 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | 09:05 Manchester, Airport | 0h43 | 09:48 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | On time 09:05 Manchester, Airport | 1h05 | 10:10 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 10:20 Manchester, Airport | 0h55 | 11:15 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 10:20 Manchester, Airport | 0h49 | 11:09 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 10:20 Manchester, Airport | 1h10 | 11:30 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | 11:50 Manchester, Airport | 0h49 | 12:39 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | 11:50 Manchester, Airport | 0h55 | 12:45 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | On time 11:50 Manchester, Airport | 1h10 | 13:00 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 13:05 Manchester, Airport | 1h10 | 14:15 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 13:05 Manchester, Airport | 0h49 | 13:54 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 13:05 Manchester, Airport | 0h55 | 14:00 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | On time 14:35 Manchester, Airport | 1h10 | 15:45 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 15:50 Manchester, Airport | 1h10 | 17:00 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | On time 17:35 Manchester, Airport | 1h10 | 18:45 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 18:50 Manchester, Airport | 1h10 | 20:00 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | On time 20:05 Manchester, Airport | 1h10 | 21:15 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 21:20 Manchester, Airport | 1h10 | 22:30 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | On time 22:50 Manchester, Airport | 1h05 | 23:55 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | On time 23:59 Manchester, Airport | 1h01 | 01:00 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs National Express?
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Buses from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 39 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
There are 38 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:25, the last at 23:59. The fastest coach covers the 47 km distance in 45m.
Distance 47 km |
Average bus duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 39 |
Direct buses 38 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 01:25 |
Last bus 23:59 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)You can travel by bus between Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Lime Street (LIV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- 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).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- 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.
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