The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 18 buses that leave Manchester Victoria (MCV) for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) every day 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 25 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 train and coach for Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 51m. 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: 49 km
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£6 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price |
1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) coaches for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 15:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h50 | 17:30 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h25 | 17:05 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 4 February | |||||
NX171 | 01:00 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h25 | 02:25 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX421 | 07:40 Manchester, Coach Station | 0h55 | 08:35 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h40 | 09:20 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h25 | 09:05 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 | 08:30 Manchester, Coach Station | 1h40 | 10:10 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Buses from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
There are 14 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 49 km distance in 55m.
Distance 49 km |
Average bus duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)You can travel by bus between Manchester Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) with Megabus, National Express, 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 Victoria (MCV) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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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