What is the distance between Liverpool and Manchester?

It's about 50 km (31 miles) from Liverpool to Manchester.

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

Buses departing from Unviersity in Liverpool will take you to Coach Station in Manchester.

Bus Liverpool to Manchester from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Liverpool to Manchester on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15pm	Liverpool One	1h 35m	10:50pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:35pm	Edge Lane Drive, adj Broad Green Rd/The Green (A5080)	45m	8:20pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	Fastest
Bus	7:50am	Liverpool One	1h 55m	9:45am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Liverpool One	1h	11:30am	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	7:50am	Liverpool One	1h 55m	9:45am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Liverpool to Manchester on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35pm	Liverpool One	1h 40m	4:15pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	Edge Lane Drive, adj Broad Green Rd/The Green (A5080)	35m	2:35am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	Liverpool One	50m	2:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Liverpool One	1h	11:30am	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Liverpool One	50m	2:35am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Liverpool to Manchester on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15pm	Liverpool One	1h 35m	10:50pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	Edge Lane Drive, adj Broad Green Rd/The Green (A5080)	35m	2:35am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	Liverpool One	50m	2:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Liverpool One	1h	11:30am	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Liverpool One	50m	2:35am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Liverpool to Manchester on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15pm	Liverpool One	1h 35m	10:50pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	Edge Lane Drive, adj Broad Green Rd/The Green (A5080)	35m	2:35am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	Liverpool One	50m	2:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Liverpool One	1h	11:30am	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Liverpool One	50m	2:35am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Liverpool to Manchester on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35am	Liverpool One	1h 40m	8:15am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	Edge Lane Drive, adj Broad Green Rd/The Green (A5080)	35m	2:35am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	Liverpool One	50m	2:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Liverpool One	55m	11:30am	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Liverpool One	50m	2:35am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Liverpool to Manchester on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15pm	Liverpool One	1h 35m	10:50pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	Edge Lane Drive, adj Broad Green Rd/The Green (A5080)	35m	2:35am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	Liverpool One	50m	2:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Liverpool One	55m	11:30am	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Liverpool One	50m	2:35am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Liverpool to Manchester on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:40pm	Liverpool One	1h 40m	7:20pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	Edge Lane Drive, adj Broad Green Rd/The Green (A5080)	35m	2:35am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	Liverpool One	50m	2:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Liverpool One	1h	11:30am	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	1:45am	Liverpool One	50m	2:35am	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Liverpool to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

40mAverage Duration

51 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $27	Average Duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$7 - $21,679	Average Duration52m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$9 - $9	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Users have shared positive experiences with National Express, highlighting friendly and professional drivers, clean buses, punctual arrivals, and smooth journeys. However, some concerns were noted about limited space due to additional passengers without tickets being accommodated for cash payments. Additionally, a few travelers mentioned discomfort from cold temperatures on the bus.

National Express Liverpool Manchester recent customer reviews

The drive was smooth and the expected times of the bus ariving were correct, the driver was punctual and very polite, sorted the booking of passengers in a timely manner and did a fantastic job overall.

Alex Đ.

May 7, 2024

It was all okay, but it would have been great if we could have had support for the feet as well.

Pilar G.

August 31, 2023

Friendly driver. Clean and modern bus. Arrived on time -was late to destination but traffics was bad

Lorraine B.

March 7, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,273 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

According to customer reviews, the bus service from Liverpool One station to Manchester Airport has received positive feedback. Customers appreciate the overall quality of the service, despite some minor delays and traffic issues experienced during their trips.

Megabus Liverpool Manchester recent customer reviews

The bus was at 3.05 am 30/04/2023 was late 10 mins. It took 1 hr 55 mins to get from Liverpool One station to Manchester Airport.

Konstantin D.

May 1, 2023

Very good got stuck in traffic on the way but eventually arrived at manchester airport

James B.

March 30, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Liverpool and Manchester?

Stops in Liverpool

A - Unviersity

B - Liverpool One

C - Liverpool Airport

D - 3315 Islington

E - 44 Norton St

F - Bootle - Port of Liverpool

Stops in Manchester

A - Coach Station

B - Manchester Airport

C - Shudehill

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Liverpool to Manchester by bus

What is the distance between Liverpool and Manchester?
It's about 50 km (31 miles) from Liverpool to Manchester.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Liverpool to Manchester?
Buses departing from Unviersity in Liverpool will take you to Coach Station in Manchester.

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

$9

11-17

$8

Today

$5

11-19

$5

11-20

$5

11-21

$5

11-22

$6

11-23

$6

The cheapest trip from Liverpool to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 21, 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 $23 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 2025-11-21.