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Check the bus schedule for Edinburgh to Liverpool. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £26
tomorrow
from £25
Thursday
from £28
Friday
from £38
Saturday
from £36
Sunday
from £45
Monday
from £43

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    15h 15m
    0
    20:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    12:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    16h 20m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    16:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    20:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44
  • National Express
    10h 0m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • National Express
    13h 0m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    10:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Liverpool via Preston, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 20m
      0
      09:50
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew's House Station
      17:40
      Preston
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £13
    • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 25m
      0
      17:45
      Preston
      Coach Station
      20:10
      Liverpool
      One Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    19:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    16h 20m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    16:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    9h 40m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    18:45
    Liverpool
    Edge Hill Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    20:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £49
  • National Express
    10h 0m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Liverpool via Preston, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 20m
      0
      09:50
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew's House Station
      17:40
      Preston
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £13
    • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 25m
      0
      17:45
      Preston
      Coach Station
      20:10
      Liverpool
      One Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    10h 20m
    0
    09:50
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    20:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    16h 20m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    16:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    19:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    10h 0m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    20:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Liverpool via Preston, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 20m
      0
      09:50
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew's House Station
      17:40
      Preston
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £13
    • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 25m
      0
      17:45
      Preston
      Coach Station
      20:10
      Liverpool
      One Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    15h 15m
    0
    20:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    12:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    16h 20m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    16:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    20:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • National Express
    10h 0m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Liverpool via Preston, you can save more than £16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 20m
      0
      09:50
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew's House Station
      17:40
      Preston
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £13
    • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 25m
      0
      17:45
      Preston
      Coach Station
      20:10
      Liverpool
      One Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save £16

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    10:20
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    20:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    19:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44
  • FlixBus
    15h 15m
    0
    20:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    12:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £46
  • FlixBus
    16h 20m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    16:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £48
  • National Express
    9h 45m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:30
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £53
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Liverpool via Preston, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 20m
      0
      09:50
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew's House Station
      17:40
      Preston
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £13
    • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 25m
      0
      17:45
      Preston
      Coach Station
      20:10
      Liverpool
      One Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save £14

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    19:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • FlixBus
    9h 40m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    18:45
    Liverpool
    Edge Hill Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    19:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • FlixBus
    16h 20m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    16:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £53
  • National Express
    9h 45m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:30
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £56
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Liverpool via Preston, you can save more than £23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 20m
      0
      09:50
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew's House Station
      17:40
      Preston
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £13
    • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 25m
      0
      17:45
      Preston
      Coach Station
      20:10
      Liverpool
      One Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save £23

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    19:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £43
  • FlixBus
    9h 40m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    18:45
    Liverpool
    Edge Hill Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £43
  • FlixBus
    15h 15m
    0
    20:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    12:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    20:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • National Express
    10h 0m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £58
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Liverpool via Preston, you can save more than £21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 20m
      0
      09:50
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew's House Station
      17:40
      Preston
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £13
    • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 25m
      0
      17:45
      Preston
      Coach Station
      20:10
      Liverpool
      One Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save £21

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Edinburgh and Liverpool?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Edinburgh to Liverpool. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily coaches from Edinburgh to Liverpool. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Liverpool.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 26 coaches from Edinburgh to Liverpool, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Liverpool, with 19 offers.

All facts for Edinburgh to Liverpool bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and National Express that travel daily 6 times by bus from Edinburgh to Liverpool in one click. Book your Edinburgh to Liverpool bus ticket starting from £25!

Cheapest Bus £25
Fastest Bus 9h 10m
Earliest Coach 08:45
Latest Coach 23:40
Daily Bus Connections 6 Ø
Distance 283.3 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Edinburgh to Liverpool?

Every day, 6 buses from 2 coach companies leave Edinburgh for Liverpool. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 17/12/2024 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/12
Tuesday 17/12
£44
Wednesday 18/12
£49
Thursday 19/12
£46
Friday 20/12
£38
Saturday 21/12
£44
Sunday 22/12
£48
Monday 23/12
£55
Tuesday 24/12
£49
Wednesday 25/12
£55
Thursday 26/12
£71
Friday 27/12
£37
Saturday 28/12
£44
Sunday 29/12
£50
Monday 30/12
£39
Tuesday 31/12
£49
Wednesday 01/01
£54
Thursday 02/01
£48
Friday 03/01
£37
Saturday 04/01
£44
Sunday 05/01
£41
Monday 06/01
£26
Tuesday 07/01
£38
Wednesday 08/01
£41
Thursday 09/01
£38
Friday 10/01
£38
Saturday 11/01
£38
Sunday 12/01

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Liverpool

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Liverpool, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £25, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Liverpool. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £45.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Liverpool, with £25. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £25.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Liverpool

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Liverpool in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Edinburgh to Liverpool, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Edinburgh to Liverpool are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Edinburgh to Liverpool?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Edinburgh to Liverpool timetable.
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Liverpool

Here is a map with all coach stations in Edinburgh and Liverpool. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Edinburgh to Liverpool? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Liverpool.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Edinburgh to Liverpool

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Edinburgh to Liverpool. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Edinburgh to Liverpool bus

How much does a Edinburgh Liverpool coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Edinburgh Liverpool bus trip is available from £25 and takes 9h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Liverpool?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £25 to £59. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Liverpool.

How many connections are available for the Edinburgh Liverpool route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Edinburgh to Liverpool is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Liverpool from Edinburgh take?

The quickest coach from Edinburgh to Liverpool is provided by National Express and takes 9h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £44. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Liverpool?

The earliest bus to Liverpool departs from Edinburgh at 08:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Edinburgh to Liverpool?

The latest bus to Liverpool departs from Edinburgh at 23:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Edinburgh Liverpool route?

Passengers looking to travel from Edinburgh to Liverpool can travel with FlixBus and National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Liverpool?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Liverpool by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Liverpool from Edinburgh?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Edinburgh Liverpool bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Liverpool bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Edinburgh to Liverpool on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Liverpool

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Edinburgh and to Liverpool

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Edinburgh and to Liverpool. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!

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