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Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Liverpool

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Manchester to Liverpool from various bus operators like National Express, FlixBus or Transport for Wales for the next days.
today
from £4
tomorrow
from £3
Sunday
from £3
Monday
from £3
Tuesday
from £3
Wednesday
from £3
Thursday
from £3

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 3m
    0
    01:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    02:03
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 13m
    0
    08:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    09:43
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 13m
    0
    12:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    13:48
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    0h 55m
    0
    05:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    06:05
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 40m
    0
    15:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    17:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 3m
    0
    01:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    02:03
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 25m
    0
    01:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    02:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 6m
    0
    01:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    02:06
    Liverpool
    Old Swan
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • FlixBus
    0h 55m
    0
    05:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    06:05
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 40m
    0
    15:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    17:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 3m
    0
    01:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    02:03
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 13m
    0
    19:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:48
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • FlixBus
    0h 45m
    0
    05:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    05:55
    Liverpool
    Edge Hill Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 25m
    0
    15:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    16:45
    Liverpool
    Edge Hill Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • TransPennine Express
    1h 40m
    0
    12:25
    Manchester
    Victoria Station
    14:05
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    £20

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 3m
    0
    01:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    02:03
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 13m
    0
    08:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    09:43
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 13m
    0
    09:50
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:03
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • FlixBus
    0h 55m
    0
    05:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    06:05
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 40m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    09:20
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 8m
    0
    01:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    02:08
    Liverpool
    Botanic Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 18m
    0
    08:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    09:48
    Liverpool
    Botanic Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • FlixBus
    0h 55m
    0
    05:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    06:05
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 40m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    09:20
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • Transport for Wales
    1h 48m
    0
    04:37
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    06:25
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    £20

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 3m
    0
    01:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    02:03
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 13m
    0
    08:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    09:43
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • FlixBus
    0h 55m
    0
    05:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    06:05
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 40m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    09:20
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • Transport for Wales
    1h 48m
    0
    04:37
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    06:25
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    £20

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 25m
    0
    01:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    02:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    09:50
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:30
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • FlixBus
    0h 55m
    0
    05:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    06:05
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 40m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    09:20
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • Transport for Wales
    1h 48m
    0
    04:37
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    06:25
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    £20

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Liverpool

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Liverpool are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 96 daily coaches from Manchester to Liverpool. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 90 daily coaches between Manchester and Liverpool.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 212 coaches from Manchester to Liverpool, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Liverpool, with 66 offers.

Facts about coaches from Manchester to Liverpool

Compare all providers like National Express, FlixBus and Transport for Wales that travel 94 times every day by bus from Manchester to Liverpool in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Liverpool starting from £3!

Cheapest Bus £3
Fastest Bus 0h 35m
Earliest Coach 00:33
Latest Coach 23:40
Daily Bus Connections 94 Ø
Distance 50.2 km
Coach Companies National Express, FlixBus, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Liverpool

Every day, 94 buses from 4 coach companies leave Manchester for Liverpool: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 25/04/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 21/04
Tuesday 22/04
Wednesday 23/04
Thursday 24/04
Friday 25/04
£4
Saturday 26/04
£3
Sunday 27/04
£20
Monday 28/04
£3
Tuesday 29/04
£8
Wednesday 30/04
£3
Thursday 01/05
£3
Friday 02/05
£8
Saturday 03/05
£3
Sunday 04/05
£3
Monday 05/05
£3
Tuesday 06/05
£3
Wednesday 07/05
£3
Thursday 08/05
£3
Friday 09/05
£3
Saturday 10/05
£4
Sunday 11/05
£3
Monday 12/05
£3
Tuesday 13/05
£3
Wednesday 14/05
£3
Thursday 15/05
£3
Friday 16/05
£3
Saturday 17/05
£3
Sunday 18/05

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Liverpool

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

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Liverpool

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Manchester 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 bus from Manchester 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 Manchester to Liverpool are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to Liverpool

These are the most booked bus companies between Manchester to Liverpool from our users.

National Express from Manchester to Liverpool

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £3
Fastest Coach 0h 35m
Earliest Coach 00:33
Last Coach 23:35
Daily Connections 83 Ø
Found on 24/04/2025

FlixBus from Manchester to Liverpool

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £4
Fastest Coach 0h 45m
Earliest Coach 05:10
Last Coach 23:40
Daily Connections 11 Ø
Found on 24/04/2025

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Liverpool

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Manchester and Liverpool.

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 Manchester to Liverpool? Compare all modes of transports from Manchester to Liverpool.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Liverpool

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Manchester to Liverpool? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester to Liverpool? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester to Liverpool bus

How much does a Manchester - Liverpool coach trip cost?

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

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

The connection Manchester to Liverpool 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 will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Manchester to Liverpool is offered by roughly 94 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Liverpool from Manchester take?

The quickest coach from Manchester to Liverpool 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 Manchester to Liverpool?

The earliest bus to Liverpool departs from Manchester at 00:33. 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 Manchester to Liverpool?

The latest bus to Liverpool departs from Manchester 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 Manchester - Liverpool route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Liverpool?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester 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: National Express, FlixBus and Transport for Wales.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester to Liverpool on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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