How far is Edinburgh from Liverpool?

The distance covered from Edinburgh to Liverpool is 284 km (176 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Edinburgh to Liverpool?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Edinburgh, and end it at Liverpool One, in Liverpool.

Bus Edinburgh to Liverpool from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Edinburgh to Liverpool on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40pm	Bus Station	15h 10m	1:50pm	Liverpool One	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:15am	Bus Station	18h 50m	6:05am	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Bus Station	19h 45m	7:25pm	Liverpool One	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Liverpool on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15am	Bus Station	18h 50m	6:05am	Liverpool One	Cheapest
Bus	10:40pm	Bus Station	15h 10m	1:50pm	Liverpool One	Fastest
Bus	11:40pm	Bus Station	19h 45m	7:25pm	Liverpool One	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 4:56 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to Liverpool

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Liverpool. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 50mAverage Duration

284 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $204	Average Duration17h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$57 - $526	Average Duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$31 - $75	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11360 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $36

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Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Liverpool?

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Bus Station

B - Edinburgh Airport

C - Haymarket

D - 23 The Mound

E - Princes Street

F - St. Andrew Square

Stops in Liverpool

A - Liverpool One

B - Unviersity

C - Liverpool Airport

D - 3315 Islington

E - 44 Norton St

F - Bootle - Port of Liverpool

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Liverpool by bus

How far is Edinburgh from Liverpool?
The distance covered from Edinburgh to Liverpool is 284 km (176 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Edinburgh to Liverpool?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Edinburgh, and end it at Liverpool One, in Liverpool.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$95

11-17

$33

Today

$32

11-19

$29

11-20

$30

11-21

$77

11-22

$80

11-23

$34

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Liverpool was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $29

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

You can expect to pay from $29 to $107 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Liverpool based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-19.