Next bus departures

Next departures from Manchester to Liverpool on 15 September
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:20	Coach Station	1h 10m	23:30	Liverpool One	Cheapest
Bus	21:35	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	33m	22:08	Edge Lane	Fastest
Bus	13:25	Coach Station	1h 35m	15:00	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	15:40	Shudehill	1h 50m	17:30	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	13:25	Coach Station	1h 35m	15:00	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	19:00	Shudehill	1h 30m	20:30	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	14:00	Coach Station	1h 5m	15:05	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	15:40	Shudehill	1h 25m	17:05	Wavertree Shopping Centre	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Liverpool on 16 September
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:35	Coach Station	1h	01:35	Liverpool One	Cheapest
Bus	21:35	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	33m	22:08	Edge Lane	Fastest
Bus	00:35	Coach Station	1h	01:35	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:40	Shudehill	1h 40m	09:20	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	00:35	Coach Station	1h	01:35	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:10	Shudehill	1h 40m	10:50	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	00:40	Coach Station	1h 20m	02:00	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	15:40	Shudehill	1h 50m	17:30	Liverpool One	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Liverpool on 17 September
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:40	Coach Station	55m	08:35	Liverpool One	Cheapest
Bus	21:35	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	33m	22:08	Edge Lane	Fastest
Bus	00:35	Coach Station	1h	01:35	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:40	Shudehill	1h 40m	09:20	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	00:35	Coach Station	1h	01:35	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:10	Shudehill	1h 40m	10:50	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	00:35	Coach Station	1h	01:35	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	15:40	Shudehill	1h 50m	17:30	Liverpool One	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Liverpool on 18 September
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:35	Coach Station	1h	01:35	Liverpool One	Cheapest
Bus	21:55	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	33m	22:28	Edge Lane	Fastest
Bus	00:35	Coach Station	1h	01:35	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:40	Shudehill	1h 40m	09:20	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	00:35	Coach Station	1h	01:35	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:10	Shudehill	1h 40m	10:50	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	00:40	Coach Station	1h 20m	02:00	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	15:40	Shudehill	1h 50m	17:30	Liverpool One	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Liverpool on 19 September
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:05	Coach Station	1h	01:05	Liverpool One	Cheapest
Bus	21:55	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	33m	22:28	Edge Lane	Fastest
Bus	00:05	Coach Station	1h	01:05	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:40	Shudehill	1h 40m	09:20	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	00:05	Coach Station	1h	01:05	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:10	Shudehill	1h 40m	10:50	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	00:40	Coach Station	1h 20m	02:00	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	15:40	Shudehill	1h 40m	17:20	Liverpool One	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Liverpool on 20 September
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:05	Coach Station	1h	01:05	Liverpool One	Cheapest
Bus	21:55	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	33m	22:28	Edge Lane	Fastest
Bus	00:05	Coach Station	1h	01:05	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:40	Shudehill	1h 40m	09:20	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	00:05	Coach Station	1h	01:05	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:10	Shudehill	1h 40m	10:50	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	00:40	Coach Station	1h 20m	02:00	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	15:40	Shudehill	1h 40m	17:20	Liverpool One	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Liverpool on 21 September
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:05	Coach Station	1h	01:05	Liverpool One	Cheapest
Bus	21:35	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	33m	22:08	Edge Lane	Fastest
Bus	00:05	Coach Station	1h	01:05	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:40	Shudehill	1h 40m	09:20	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	00:05	Coach Station	1h	01:05	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:10	Shudehill	1h 40m	10:50	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	00:40	Coach Station	1h 20m	02:00	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	15:40	Shudehill	1h 50m	17:30	Liverpool One	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Liverpool on 22 September
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	07:40	Shudehill	1h 40m	09:20	Liverpool One	Cheapest
Bus	21:35	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	33m	22:08	Edge Lane	Fastest
Bus	00:35	Coach Station	1h	01:35	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	09:10	Shudehill	1h 40m	10:50	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	00:35	Coach Station	1h	01:35	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	15:40	Shudehill	1h 50m	17:30	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	00:35	Coach Station	1h	01:35	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	19:00	Shudehill	1h 30m	20:30	Liverpool One	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Manchester to Liverpool

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Liverpool. The journey takes about 48 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24train per day

48mAverage duration

30 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£4 - £19	Average duration1h 8m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£4 - £38	Average duration48m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Manchester and Liverpool

Stops in Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Manchester Airport
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Stops in Liverpool

A
Liverpool One
Canning Pl, Liverpool L1, UK
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B
Unviersity
9 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool L3, UK
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C
Liverpool Airport
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D
3315 Islington
3315 Islington, Liverpool L3 8JR, UK
E
44 Norton St
44 Norton St, Liverpool L3 8PY, UK
F
Bootle - Port of Liverpool
Liverpool, Bootle L20 1DB, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4.2/530,362 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.4

Passengers have shared positive experiences with National Express, highlighting the friendliness and helpfulness of drivers. Many appreciated the punctuality and smooth journeys, despite occasional delays due to traffic or other factors. The overall service is described as efficient and accommodating, making it a preferred choice for future travel plans.

National Express Manchester Liverpool recent customer reviews

All good it was 20 minutes late but that fell great for me as my flight was slightly delayed.

Adriis G.

21 July 2026

My trip was confortable and simple but I had a problem that my plane had been delayed for two hours consequently my ticket had run out of time but the drivers of the buses were very helpful and kind allowing me to travel which I'm very grateful for so thank them very much for their kindness

Christine M.

10 October 2025

Was terrible, Bus was 1 hour late, every other national express bus that arrived was Not Only unhelpful but the drivers were Very rude & angry!

Rachael A.

19 June 2024

FlixBus

3.5/515,703 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

GB bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, National Express, Arriva, KLR Bus, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Manchester to Liverpool

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Manchester to Liverpool?
The cheapest coach tickets from Manchester to Liverpool start from £4. The average price for this route is around £7. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Manchester to Liverpool?
The average bus journey time from Manchester to Liverpool is 1h 8m, covering a distance of 30 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 33m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Manchester to Liverpool route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 206 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Manchester to Liverpool?
The earliest bus departs from Manchester to Liverpool at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Manchester to Liverpool?
A bus journey from Manchester to Liverpool produces an estimated 1.1896750000000003 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Manchester to Liverpool?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 30351 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Liverpool?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Manchester to Liverpool?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

13/09

£3

14/09

£3

Today

£3

16/09

£3

17/09

£3

18/09

£2

19/09

£3

20/09

£3

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Liverpool was searched and found on 18 Sept 2026 with a price of £2

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Manchester to Liverpool as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £2 to £13 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Liverpool based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £2, which is on 2026-09-18.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.