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What is the best way to travel from Manchester to Liverpool?

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Bus is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
0h 28m
£2
£4
1314
Train
0h 41m
£3
£5
53

What is the cheapest way to reach Liverpool from Manchester?

You can reach Liverpool with just £2 by taking a Bus from Arriva, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Saturday
from £3
Sunday
from £2
Monday
from £3
Tuesday
from £3
Wednesday
from £3
Thursday
from £3
Friday
from £3

    Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Northern
    0h 55m
    0
    05:57
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    06:52
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £3
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 50m
    0
    20:10
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    21:00
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £4
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 49m
    0
    21:11
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    22:00
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £4
  • Transport for Wales
    0h 46m
    0
    21:48
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    22:34
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £4
  • East Midlands Railway
    0h 52m
    0
    07:37
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    08:29
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £5
  • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    0h 43m
    0
    18:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:18
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    0h 43m
    0
    22:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    23:33
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    18:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 0m
    0
    08:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    09:20
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 0m
    0
    16:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Arriva
    0h 28m
    0
    03:59
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    04:27
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    Arriva
    Economy
    £2
  • Arriva
    0h 28m
    0
    04:29
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    04:57
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    Arriva
    Economy
    £2
  • 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
    16:50
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:03
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • FlixBus
    0h 45m
    0
    08:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    09:05
    Liverpool
    Edge Hill Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • TransPennine Express
    0h 49m
    0
    15:12
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    16:01
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £4
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 49m
    0
    16:12
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    17:01
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £5
  • East Midlands Railway
    0h 48m
    0
    11:41
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    12:29
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £7
  • East Midlands Railway
    0h 48m
    0
    13:41
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    14:29
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £7
  • Northern
    1h 39m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Gorton Station
    13:24
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £16

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    1h 6m
    0
    01:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    02:06
    Liverpool
    Old Swan
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 17m
    0
    09:50
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:07
    Liverpool
    Old Swan
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • FlixBus
    1h 40m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    09:20
    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
  • TransPennine Express
    1h 45m
    0
    23:25
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    01:10
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    £20
  • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Northern
    1h 9m
    0
    07:46
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    08:55
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £3
  • Northern
    1h 9m
    0
    09:46
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    10:55
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £3
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 50m
    0
    06:11
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    07:01
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £4
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 41m
    0
    23:14
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    23:55
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £4
  • East Midlands Railway
    0h 48m
    0
    13:41
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    14:29
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £6

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • 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
    1h 40m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    09:20
    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 Trains Tuesday

  • Northern
    0h 55m
    0
    05:57
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    06:52
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £3
  • Northern
    1h 20m
    0
    06:32
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    07:52
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £3
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 50m
    0
    06:11
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    07:01
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £4
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 49m
    0
    07:11
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    08:00
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £4
  • East Midlands Railway
    0h 58m
    0
    12:41
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    13:39
    Liverpool
    Central Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £5

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • 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
    12:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    13:48
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 13m
    0
    15:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    16:33
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • FlixBus
    1h 40m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    09:20
    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 Trains Wednesday

  • Northern
    0h 55m
    0
    05:57
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    06:52
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £3
  • Northern
    1h 9m
    0
    08:46
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    09:55
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £4
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 50m
    0
    06:11
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    07:01
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £4
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 49m
    0
    22:11
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    23:00
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £4
  • East Midlands Railway
    0h 58m
    0
    10:41
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    11:39
    Liverpool
    Central Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £5

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • 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
  • National Express
    1h 19m
    0
    09:50
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:09
    Liverpool
    Botanic Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • FlixBus
    1h 40m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    09:20
    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 Trains Thursday

  • TransPennine Express
    0h 49m
    0
    08:11
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    09:00
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £4
  • Northern
    1h 9m
    0
    08:46
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    09:55
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £5
  • East Midlands Railway
    0h 48m
    0
    08:41
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    09:29
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £7
  • East Midlands Railway
    0h 57m
    0
    08:41
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    09:38
    Liverpool
    Central Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £10
  • Northern
    1h 52m
    0
    05:57
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    07:49
    Liverpool
    Fazakerley Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £21

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • 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
    1h 40m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    09:20
    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 Trains Friday

  • TransPennine Express
    0h 49m
    0
    08:11
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    09:00
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £4
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 49m
    0
    10:11
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    11:00
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £4
  • Northern
    0h 55m
    0
    05:57
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    06:52
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £5
  • Northern
    1h 9m
    0
    08:46
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    09:55
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £5
  • East Midlands Railway
    0h 58m
    0
    10:41
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    11:39
    Liverpool
    Central Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £6

What are the fastest trips from Manchester to Liverpool?

You can get to Liverpool from Manchester in just 0h 28m with a Bus from Arriva. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 0h 43m
Sunday
from 0h 28m
Monday
from 0h 41m
Tuesday
from 0h 49m
Wednesday
from 0h 49m
Thursday
from 0h 48m
Friday
from 0h 49m

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    0h 43m
    0
    18:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:18
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    0h 43m
    0
    22:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    23:33
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 0m
    0
    08:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    09:20
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • FlixBus
    1h 0m
    0
    16:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    18:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Transport for Wales
    0h 46m
    0
    21:48
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    22:34
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £4
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 49m
    0
    21:11
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    22:00
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £4
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 50m
    0
    20:10
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    21:00
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £4
  • East Midlands Railway
    0h 52m
    0
    07:37
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    08:29
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £5
  • Northern
    0h 55m
    0
    05:57
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    06:52
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £3

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Arriva
    0h 28m
    0
    03:59
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    04:27
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    Arriva
    Economy
    £2
  • Arriva
    0h 28m
    0
    04:29
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    04:57
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    Arriva
    Economy
    £2
  • FlixBus
    0h 45m
    0
    08:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    09:05
    Liverpool
    Edge Hill Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £4
  • 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
    16:50
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:03
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • East Midlands Railway
    0h 48m
    0
    11:41
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    12:29
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £7
  • East Midlands Railway
    0h 48m
    0
    13:41
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    14:29
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £7
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 49m
    0
    15:12
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    16:01
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £4
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 49m
    0
    16:12
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    17:01
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £5
  • Northern
    1h 39m
    0
    11:45
    Manchester
    Gorton Station
    13:24
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £16

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • TransPennine Express
    0h 41m
    0
    23:14
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    23:55
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £4
  • East Midlands Railway
    0h 48m
    0
    13:41
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    14:29
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £6
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 50m
    0
    06:11
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    07:01
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £4
  • Northern
    1h 9m
    0
    07:46
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    08:55
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £3
  • Northern
    1h 9m
    0
    09:46
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    10:55
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £3
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    1h 6m
    0
    01:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    02:06
    Liverpool
    Old Swan
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 17m
    0
    09:50
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:07
    Liverpool
    Old Swan
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • FlixBus
    1h 40m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    09:20
    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
  • TransPennine Express
    1h 45m
    0
    23:25
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    01:10
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    £20

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • TransPennine Express
    0h 49m
    0
    07:11
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    08:00
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £4
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 50m
    0
    06:11
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    07:01
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £4
  • Northern
    0h 55m
    0
    05:57
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    06:52
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £3
  • East Midlands Railway
    0h 58m
    0
    12:41
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    13:39
    Liverpool
    Central Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £5
  • Northern
    1h 20m
    0
    06:32
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    07:52
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £3
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • 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
    1h 40m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    09:20
    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

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • TransPennine Express
    0h 49m
    0
    22:11
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    23:00
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £4
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 50m
    0
    06:11
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    07:01
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £4
  • Northern
    0h 55m
    0
    05:57
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    06:52
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £3
  • East Midlands Railway
    0h 58m
    0
    10:41
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    11:39
    Liverpool
    Central Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £5
  • Northern
    1h 9m
    0
    08:46
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    09:55
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £4
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • 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
    12:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    13:48
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 13m
    0
    15:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    16:33
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • FlixBus
    1h 40m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    09:20
    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

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • East Midlands Railway
    0h 48m
    0
    08:41
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    09:29
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £7
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 49m
    0
    08:11
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    09:00
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £4
  • East Midlands Railway
    0h 57m
    0
    08:41
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    09:38
    Liverpool
    Central Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £10
  • Northern
    1h 9m
    0
    08:46
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    09:55
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £5
  • Northern
    1h 52m
    0
    05:57
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    07:49
    Liverpool
    Fazakerley Train Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £21
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • 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
  • National Express
    1h 19m
    0
    09:50
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:09
    Liverpool
    Botanic Park
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • FlixBus
    1h 40m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    09:20
    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

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • TransPennine Express
    0h 49m
    0
    08:11
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    09:00
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £4
  • TransPennine Express
    0h 49m
    0
    10:11
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    11:00
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £4
  • Northern
    0h 55m
    0
    05:57
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    06:52
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £5
  • East Midlands Railway
    0h 58m
    0
    10:41
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    11:39
    Liverpool
    Central Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £6
  • Northern
    1h 9m
    0
    08:46
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    09:55
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £5
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • 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
    1h 40m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    09:20
    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
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Manchester to Liverpool

What are the most popular stations in Manchester and Liverpool?

In Manchester, you will usually depart from Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, while in Liverpool you will be arriving at James Street Station, Lime Street Station or One Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Liverpool from Manchester? With 10 connections between 6 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Manchester and Liverpool, you can pay as low as £2 with a Bus from Arriva.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from Arriva: you will get to Liverpool in just 0h 28m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Manchester and Liverpool are National Express, TransPennine Express and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Manchester and Liverpool is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Salford or to Birkenhead, and look at flights from Liverpool Airport, and landing at Blackpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Manchester to Liverpool?

The most popular companies between Manchester and Liverpool, are National Express, TransPennine Express and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express, FlixBus, Arriva and 1 more.

Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern, East Midlands Railway and 1 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Manchester to Liverpool

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Manchester to Liverpool. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Manchester to Liverpool

How can I reach Liverpool from Manchester?

Every day, there are on average 10 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Liverpool from Manchester.

How far is Liverpool from Manchester?

The distance between Manchester and Liverpool is 50.2 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Manchester and Liverpool?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 9 kgs, and a flight 12 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Manchester to Liverpool?

You can get to Liverpool with just £2 by taking a Bus from Arriva.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Liverpool?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Liverpool in just 0h 28m with a Bus from Arriva.

More routes to Manchester and to Liverpool

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Manchester and to Liverpool. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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