The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price on 31 Aug
£5
Average ticket price on 31 Aug
£7
Fastest journey on 31 Aug
55 m
Average journey duration on 31 Aug
1 h 1 m
Buses on 31 Aug
50
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
On Mon 31 Aug, we found 50 buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), including 50 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 5 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.
NX12011:251h05Manchester, Coach Station12:30Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place£51One-way0 changes
NX17022:301h20Manchester, Coach Station23:50Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place£51One-way0 changes
NX17023:351h20Manchester, Coach Station0:55Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place£51One-way0 changes
NX17020:151h30Manchester, Coach Station21:45Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place£51One-way0 changes
NX17020:151h20Manchester, Coach Station21:35Liverpool, University£51One-way0 changes
NX4217:400h55Manchester, Coach Station8:35Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place£61One-way0 changes
NX5400:051h00Manchester, Coach Station1:05Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place£61One-way0 changes
NX54122:401h00Manchester, Coach Station23:40Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus15:251h05Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East16:30Liverpool, Liverpool One£71One-way0 changes
NX54014:001h05Manchester, Coach Station15:05Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place£61One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 50 km
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1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) coaches for today, Sunday 30 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX170 | 22:30 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h20 | 23:50 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 22:30 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h10 | 23:40 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 22:40 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h00 | 23:40 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 23:35 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h20 | 0:55 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 23:35 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h10 | 0:45 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 0:05 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h00 | 1:05 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 0:40 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h20 | 2:00 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 0:40 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h10 | 1:50 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX421 | 7:40 Manchester, Coach Station | 0h55 | 8:35 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h40 | 9:20 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h25 | 9:05 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 7:50 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h35 | 9:25 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 7:50 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h20 | 9:10 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 9:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h35 | 10:35 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 9:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h20 | 10:20 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h40 | 10:50 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h25 | 10:35 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 10:10 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h35 | 11:45 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 10:10 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h20 | 11:30 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 11:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h35 | 12:50 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 11:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h20 | 12:35 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX120 | 11:25 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h05 | 12:30 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 12:25 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h35 | 14:00 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 12:25 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h20 | 13:45 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 13:35 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h35 | 15:10 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 13:35 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h20 | 14:55 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 14:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h05 | 15:05 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 14:40 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h35 | 16:15 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 14:40 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h20 | 16:00 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:25 Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1h05 | 16:30 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h25 | 17:05 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h50 | 17:30 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 15:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h35 | 17:20 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 15:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h20 | 17:05 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 16:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h05 | 17:20 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 16:50 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h35 | 18:25 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 16:50 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h20 | 18:10 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 17:20 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h05 | 18:25 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 18:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h35 | 19:35 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 18:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h20 | 19:20 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h30 | 20:30 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h15 | 20:15 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 19:10 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h35 | 20:45 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 19:10 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h20 | 20:30 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX541 | 19:20 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h05 | 20:25 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 20:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h30 | 21:45 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 20:15 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h20 | 21:35 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 | 20:45 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h05 | 21:50 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 21:25 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h25 | 22:50 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 | 21:25 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h15 | 22:40 Liverpool, University | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
There are 15 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:40, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 50 km distance in 55m.
Distance 50 km |
Average bus duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 6:40 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Bee Network from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)You can travel by bus between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Bee Network 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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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