The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon Airport will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 3 buses that leave Manchester for Liverpool John Lennon Airport every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 44 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 40 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.






Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 44 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£5 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price |
2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon Airport coaches for today, Tuesday 18 November. 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 | 1h25 | 17:05 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1h50 | 17:30 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 19 November | |||||
![]() | 05:20 Manchester | 1h05 | 06:25 Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:40 Manchester | 1h25 | 08:05 Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Buses from Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:10, the last at 15:40. The fastest coach covers the 44 km distance in 55m.
Distance 44 km |
Average bus duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 04:10 |
Last bus 15:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon AirportYou can travel by bus between Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon Airport with FlixBus for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Liverpool John Lennon Airport 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 John Lennon Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Liverpool John Lennon Airport
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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