The cheapest and fastest coaches from Middlesbrough to Liverpool
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
4 h 44 m
Average duration
4 h 52 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Middlesbrough to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Middlesbrough to Liverpool will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £29.
To travel from Middlesbrough to Liverpool you need to make at least one change.
NX426 · NX170
NX426 · NX170
NX426 · NX170
NX133 · NX171
NX172 · NX171
NX133 · NX170
NX172 · NX171
NX133 · NX170
NX172 · NX171
NX172 · NX171Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Middlesbrough to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 173 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£23 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price |
4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Middlesbrough to Liverpool bus times
The table below shows live departures for Middlesbrough to Liverpool coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX133 · NX171 | On time 07:15 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 5h45 | 13:00 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 change | |
NX133 · NX171 | On time 07:15 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 5h30 | 12:45 Liverpool, University | 1 change | |
NX133 · NX171 | On time 07:15 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 5h24 | 12:39 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 08:35 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 8h30 | 17:05 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 08:35 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 8h45 | 17:20 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1 change | |
NX133 · NX170 | On time 09:10 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 5h05 | 14:15 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 change | |
NX133 · NX170 | On time 09:10 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 4h50 | 14:00 Liverpool, University | 1 change | |
NX133 · NX170 | On time 09:10 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 4h44 | 13:54 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 change | |
NX172 · NX171 | On time 09:50 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 5h55 | 15:45 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 change | |
NX172 · NX171 | On time 09:50 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 5h34 | 15:24 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 change | |
NX172 · NX171 | 09:50 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 5h40 | 15:30 Liverpool, University | 1 change | |
NX133 · NX170 | On time 11:00 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 5h45 | 16:45 Liverpool, University | 1 change | |
NX133 · NX170 | On time 11:00 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 6h00 | 17:00 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 change | |
NX133 · NX170 | On time 11:00 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 5h39 | 16:39 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 change | |
NX183 · NX171 | On time 12:35 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 5h34 | 18:09 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 change | |
NX183 · NX171 | 12:35 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 5h40 | 18:15 Liverpool, University | 1 change | |
NX183 · NX171 | On time 12:35 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 5h55 | 18:30 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 change | |
NX426 · NX170 | Delayed 20:15 16:15Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 5h54 | 22:09 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 change | |
NX426 · NX170 | Delayed 20:15 16:15Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 6h15 | 22:30 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 change | |
NX426 · NX170 | Delayed 20:15 16:15Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 6h00 | 22:15 Liverpool, University | 1 change | |
NX172 · NX171 | On time 18:50 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 4h48 | 23:38 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 change | |
NX172 · NX171 | On time 18:50 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 5h05 | 23:55 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 change | |
NX172 · NX171 | 18:50 Middlesbrough, Bus Station | 4h55 | 23:45 Liverpool, University | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Middlesbrough to Liverpool
Buses from Middlesbrough to Liverpool run on average 26 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 173 km distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 173 km |
Average bus duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 26 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Middlesbrough to LiverpoolYou can travel by bus between Middlesbrough to Liverpool with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from Middlesbrough to Liverpool
It couldn’t be simpler to plan a trip from Middlesbrough to Liverpool by coach. Direct coaches are available every day of the week and on weekends, so affordable journeys are easy to find, even at the last minute. No journey along this route requires more than one coach change, which makes for a quick and convenient trip no matter when the time of travel. Coaches to Liverpool depart from Middlesbrough throughout the day, from as early as 8:10 a.m. right until 6:50 p.m. in the evening.
Which coach companies travel from Middlesbrough to Liverpool?
All coaches from Middlesbrough to Liverpool are provided by National Express. National Express has long been the biggest long-distance coach provider in the UK. As such, passengers can expect a high standard of service on board, including comfortable seats, plenty of legroom, air-conditioning controls and toilet facilities as standard.
How long is the coach from Middlesbrough to Liverpool?
Coach journeys along this route take around four hours 25 minutes on average. Journey times vary significantly, however. The shortest journey takes just three hours 55 minutes, while the longest journey takes around five hours 40 minutes, so it’s important to take note of the journey time at the time of booking. Journeys longer than five hours are relatively rare, though: usually there’s only one journey this long per day.
How many coaches are there from Middlesbrough to Liverpool?
There are usually around seven to eight coach journeys to Liverpool from Middlesbrough per day, seven days a week. Four of these will be direct services, while the remaining three to four journeys will be indirect. Indirect journeys usually require just one change at Leeds Bus Station. Most days, there will be four to five coaches departing in the morning, two in the afternoon and one in the evening.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Middlesbrough to Liverpool?
Departure coach station: Middlesbrough Bus Station on Newport Road, right in the centre of the city is the departure station. The station offers bus links within Middlesbrough and to other cities in the region. It’s conveniently located next door to Captain Cook Shopping Centre, which houses plenty of shops and restaurants. It’s also just a 12-minute walk from Middlesbrough Train Station.
Arrival coach station: Liverpool ONE Bus Station on Canning Place is where coaches arrive. This station serves the extensive Liverpool ONE shopping and dining district, located on the beautiful Liverpool waterfront in the city centre. Onsite facilities include automated ticket machines, toilets and a cashpoint.
FAQs: Middlesbrough to Liverpool coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Middlesbrough 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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Middlesbrough, Bus Station, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Liverpool, Liverpool One, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Middlesbrough and Liverpool
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 18, 79, 82 Train: Merseyrail
- Bus: 699, 86C, 86A Train: Liverpool Lime Street
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Costa Coffee (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 82, 86A Train: Merseyrail
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