Bus Tickets from Liverpool to Manchester

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Next departures for Liverpool to Manchester on October 8
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
National Express
Liverpool One
Coach StationCheapest
National Express
Edge Lane Drive, adj Broad Green Rd/The Green (A5080)
Coach StationFastest
National Express
Liverpool One
Coach StationNo tags
Flixbus
Liverpool One
Manchester AirportNo tags
National Express
Liverpool One
Coach StationNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Liverpool to Manchester.

Bus
Average Price$6 - $20Average Duration1h 27m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$5 - $15,209Average Duration52m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
Carpool
Average Price$6 - $7Average Duration1h 50m
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Liverpool to Manchester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1h 50mAverage Duration
$6Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Liverpool to Manchester: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$10
Average bus trip duration1h 27m
Number of daily buses103
Earliest bus departure12:41am
Distance33 miles (53 km)
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Liverpool to Manchester Bus

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

Best price found
10/05
$6
10/06
$6
Today
$5
10/08
$5
10/09
$41
10/10
$5
10/11
$5
10/12
$5
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Liverpool to Manchester was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $75 for a bus ticket from Liverpool to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-10-08.

Usually FlixBus 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Liverpool to Manchester but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Liverpool to Manchester, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Liverpool to Manchester will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Liverpool to Manchester while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Will you be returning to Liverpool by bus?

Bus from Manchester to Liverpool

You can also go to Manchester by train

Train from Liverpool to Manchester

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