The cheapest and fastest coaches from Milton Keynes to Liverpool
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 16 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Milton Keynes to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Liverpool will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.
Of the 20 buses that leave Milton Keynes for Liverpool 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 213 km distance in an average of 4 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 35 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.
NX550
NX550
NX421
NX707 · NX550
NX540 · NX171
NX550
NX540 · NX170
NX550
NX540 · NX170
NX540 · NX170Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Milton Keynes to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 213 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price |
3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Milton Keynes to Liverpool bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Liverpool coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 1 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX422 · NX423 | 00:50 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 5h15 | 06:05 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 change | |
NX421 | 03:35 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 5h00 | 08:35 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
NX421 · NX171 | Delayed 03:35 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 6h20 | 12:13 12:13Liverpool, University | 1 change | |
NX421 · NX171 | Delayed 03:35 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 6h13 | 12:17 12:17Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 change | |
NX540 · NX171 | On time 10:05 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 5h40 | 15:45 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 change | |
NX540 · NX171 | On time 10:05 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 5h25 | 15:30 Liverpool, University | 1 change | |
NX540 · NX171 | On time 10:05 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 5h19 | 15:24 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 change | |
NX550 | 12:15 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 4h15 | 16:30 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milton Keynes to Liverpool
Buses from Milton Keynes to Liverpool run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:50, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 213 km distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 213 km |
Average bus duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 00:50 |
Last bus 23:45 |
FAQs: Milton Keynes to Liverpool coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes 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.

popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milton Keynes and Liverpool
- 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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