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Which bus from Liverpool to Manchester is the best?

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

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from £4
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Saturday
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Sunday
from £4
Monday
from £4
Tuesday
from £3

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 24m
    0
    02:51
    Liverpool
    Old Swan
    04:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 24m
    0
    05:21
    Liverpool
    Old Swan
    06:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    06:35
    Liverpool
    Old Swan
    08:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    15:30
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    17:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    15:40
    Liverpool
    Edge Hill Station
    17:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • Did you know that if you travel from Failsworth to Liverpool via Manchester, you can save more than £3? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 75%
      0h 6m
      0 km
      00:27
      Failsworth
      Bus Stop
      00:33
      Manchester
      Miles Platting
      56 km
      Liverpool
      National Express
      Economy
      £1

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 24m
    0
    02:51
    Liverpool
    Old Swan
    04:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 24m
    0
    05:21
    Liverpool
    Old Swan
    06:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    06:35
    Liverpool
    Old Swan
    08:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 35m
    0
    07:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    09:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 35m
    0
    10:35
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    12:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 24m
    0
    02:51
    Liverpool
    Old Swan
    04:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 24m
    0
    05:36
    Liverpool
    Old Swan
    07:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 25m
    0
    06:50
    Liverpool
    Old Swan
    08:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 35m
    0
    07:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    09:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 35m
    0
    10:35
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    12:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • Did you know that if you travel from Failsworth to Liverpool via Manchester, you can save more than £3? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 75%
      0h 6m
      0 km
      00:27
      Failsworth
      Bus Stop
      00:33
      Manchester
      Miles Platting
      56 km
      Liverpool
      National Express
      Economy
      £1

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 24m
    0
    02:51
    Liverpool
    Old Swan
    04:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 24m
    0
    05:36
    Liverpool
    Old Swan
    07:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 25m
    0
    06:50
    Liverpool
    Old Swan
    08:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 35m
    0
    10:35
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    12:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 35m
    0
    18:05
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    19:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 35m
    0
    18:05
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    19:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    19:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    21:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    0h 50m
    0
    01:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    02:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    0h 35m
    0
    02:00
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    02:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £7
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 34m
    0
    08:05
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    10:39
    Manchester
    Gorton Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    £20
  • Did you know that if you travel from Failsworth to Liverpool via Manchester, you can save more than £3? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 75%
      0h 6m
      0 km
      00:27
      Failsworth
      Bus Stop
      00:33
      Manchester
      Miles Platting
      56 km
      Liverpool
      National Express
      Economy
      £1

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 24m
    0
    02:51
    Liverpool
    Old Swan
    04:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 24m
    0
    05:36
    Liverpool
    Old Swan
    07:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 25m
    0
    06:50
    Liverpool
    Old Swan
    08:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 35m
    0
    07:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    09:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 35m
    0
    18:05
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    19:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • Did you know that if you travel from Failsworth to Liverpool via Manchester, you can save more than £3? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 75%
      0h 6m
      0 km
      00:27
      Failsworth
      Bus Stop
      00:33
      Manchester
      Miles Platting
      56 km
      Liverpool
      National Express
      Economy
      £1

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 24m
    0
    05:21
    Liverpool
    Old Swan
    06:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    06:35
    Liverpool
    Old Swan
    08:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    08:05
    Liverpool
    Old Swan
    09:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • FlixBus
    1h 5m
    0
    05:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    06:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 35m
    0
    07:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    09:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Liverpool to Manchester. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 100 daily coaches from Liverpool to Manchester. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 90 daily coaches between Liverpool and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 217 coaches from Liverpool to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Liverpool and Manchester, with 112 offers.

All facts for Liverpool to Manchester bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express, FlixBus and TransPennine Express that travel daily 95 times by bus from Liverpool to Manchester in one click. Book your Liverpool to Manchester bus ticket starting from £3!

Cheapest Bus £3
Fastest Bus 0h 35m
Earliest Coach 00:41
Latest Coach 23:45
Daily Bus Connections 95 Ø
Distance 50.2 km
Coach Companies National Express, FlixBus, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Liverpool to Manchester?

Every day, 95 buses from 4 coach companies leave Liverpool for Manchester. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 16/04/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 14/04
Tuesday 15/04
Wednesday 16/04
£4
Thursday 17/04
£4
Friday 18/04
£4
Saturday 19/04
£4
Sunday 20/04
£20
Monday 21/04
£4
Tuesday 22/04
£3
Wednesday 23/04
£3
Thursday 24/04
£3
Friday 25/04
£3
Saturday 26/04
£3
Sunday 27/04
£3
Monday 28/04
£3
Tuesday 29/04
£3
Wednesday 30/04
£3
Thursday 01/05
£3
Friday 02/05
£3
Saturday 03/05
£3
Sunday 04/05
£3
Monday 05/05
£4
Tuesday 06/05
£3
Wednesday 07/05
£3
Thursday 08/05
£3
Friday 09/05
£3
Saturday 10/05
£3
Sunday 11/05

The cheapest time to travel from Liverpool to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Liverpool to Manchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £3, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Liverpool to Manchester. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £4.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Liverpool to Manchester, with £3. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £3.

How to save money travelling from Liverpool to Manchester

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 Liverpool to Manchester 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 Liverpool to Manchester, 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 Liverpool to Manchester 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 Liverpool to Manchester?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Liverpool to Manchester timetable.

National Express from Liverpool to Manchester

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Liverpool to Manchester:

Cheapest Price £3
Fastest Coach 0h 35m
Earliest Coach 00:41
Last Coach 23:45
Daily Connections 85 Ø
Found on 15/04/2025

FlixBus from Liverpool to Manchester

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Liverpool to Manchester:

Cheapest Price £4
Fastest Coach 1h 5m
Earliest Coach 05:45
Last Coach 19:40
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 15/04/2025
In total 4 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 Liverpool and Manchester

Here is a map with all coach stations in Liverpool and Manchester. 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 Liverpool to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Liverpool to Manchester.

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Liverpool to Manchester. 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 Liverpool to Manchester bus

How much does a Liverpool Manchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Liverpool Manchester bus trip is available from £3 and takes 1h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £3 to £20. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Manchester.

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

Each day, the bus route from Liverpool to Manchester is offered by roughly 95 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Manchester from Liverpool take?

The quickest coach from Liverpool to Manchester is provided by National Express and takes 0h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £7. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Liverpool to Manchester?

The earliest bus to Manchester departs from Liverpool at 00:41. 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 Liverpool to Manchester?

The latest bus to Manchester departs from Liverpool at 23:45. 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 Liverpool Manchester route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Manchester?

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

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

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 Liverpool Manchester 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 Liverpool Manchester 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 Liverpool to Manchester on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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