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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Liverpool to Manchester from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 45m	2:40 PM	Liverpool	Edge Lane Drive	3:25 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from Edge Lane Drive, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/23/2026 2:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/23/2026 3:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
National Express	1h 25m	3:55 PM	Liverpool	Edge Lane Drive	5:20 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from Edge Lane Drive, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/23/2026 3:55:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/23/2026 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
National Express	0h 55m	4:50 PM	Liverpool	Edge Lane Drive	5:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from Edge Lane Drive, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/23/2026 4:50:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/23/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
FlixBus	1h 35m	6:45 PM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	8:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/23/2026 6:45:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/23/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 30m	9:50 PM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	11:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/23/2026 9:50:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/23/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 50m	1:45 AM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	2:35 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$3	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 1:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 2:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
National Express	0h 35m	2:00 AM	Liverpool	Edge Lane Drive	2:35 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$3	A Bus from National Express goes from Edge Lane Drive, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 2:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 2:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
National Express	1h 25m	2:30 AM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	3:55 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 2:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
FlixBus	1h 40m	10:30 AM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	12:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 10:30:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 30m	12:10 PM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	1:40 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 12:10:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 25m	2:30 AM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	3:55 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 2:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
National Express	1h 30m	3:30 AM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	5:00 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 3:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
National Express	1h 35m	4:45 AM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	6:20 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 4:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 35m	6:45 PM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	8:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 6:45:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 30m	9:50 PM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	11:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 9:50:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 25m	2:30 AM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	3:55 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 2:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
National Express	1h 30m	3:30 AM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	5:00 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 3:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
National Express	1h 35m	4:45 AM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	6:20 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 4:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 35m	10:35 AM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	12:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 10:35:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 30m	12:10 PM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	1:40 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 12:10:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 25m	2:30 AM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	3:55 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 2:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
National Express	1h 30m	4:15 AM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	5:45 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 4:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
National Express	1h 35m	5:45 AM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	7:20 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 5:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 40m	10:30 AM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	12:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 10:30:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 30m	12:10 PM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	1:40 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 12:10:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 25m	2:30 AM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	3:55 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 2:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
National Express	1h 30m	4:15 AM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	5:45 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 4:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
National Express	1h 35m	5:45 AM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	7:20 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 5:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 40m	10:30 AM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	12:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 10:30:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 30m	12:10 PM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	1:40 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 12:10:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 25m	2:30 AM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	3:55 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 2:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
National Express	1h 30m	4:15 AM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	5:45 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 4:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
National Express	1h 35m	5:45 AM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	7:20 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from National Express goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 5:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 40m	10:30 AM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	12:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 10:30:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 30m	12:10 PM	Liverpool	One Bus Station	1:40 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from One Bus Station, Liverpool (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 12:10:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Liverpool to Manchester is $3 on 7/24/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Liverpool and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Liverpool and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 120 daily buses from Liverpool to Manchester. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 24 daily coaches between Liverpool and Manchester.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 205 buses from Liverpool to Manchester, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Liverpool and Manchester, with 84 offers.

Facts about the bus from Liverpool to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 84 times every day by bus from Liverpool to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Liverpool to Manchester starting from $3!

Cheapest Bus	$3
Fastest Bus	0h 35m
Earliest Bus	2:40 PM
Latest Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	84 Ø
Distance	31.2 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Liverpool to Manchester

Every day, 84 buses from 2 bus companies leave Liverpool for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

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The cheapest time to travel from Liverpool to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Liverpool to Manchester, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $3, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Liverpool to Manchester. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $4.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Liverpool to Manchester, with $3. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $4.

How to save money travelling from Liverpool to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Liverpool to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Liverpool to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Liverpool to Manchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Liverpool to Manchester

These are the most booked bus companies between Liverpool to Manchester from our users.

National Express from Liverpool to Manchester

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Liverpool to Manchester:

Cheapest Price	$3
Fastest Bus	0h 35m
Earliest Bus	2:40 PM
Last Bus	7:50 PM
Daily Connections	77 Ø
Found on	7/12/2026

All bus stations and stops in Liverpool and Manchester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Liverpool and Manchester.

Edge Lane Drive

One Bus Station

Canning Pl

University of

Brownlow Hill

Botanic Park

Edge Lane 271

South Parkway

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Liverpool to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Liverpool to Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Liverpool to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Liverpool to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Liverpool to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Liverpool to Manchester bus

How much does a Liverpool Manchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $3 and takes 0h 50m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Liverpool to Manchester?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $3 and $11. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

On average, how many connections are available from Liverpool to Manchester each day?

Every day, the Liverpool to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 84 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Liverpool to Manchester take?

The fastest bus from Liverpool to Manchester is offered by National Express and takes 0h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $3. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Liverpool to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from Liverpool starts at 2:40 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Liverpool to Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from Liverpool for Manchester starts at 10:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Liverpool Manchester route?

When traveling by bus from Liverpool to Manchester, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Liverpool and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Liverpool to Manchester bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Liverpool Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Liverpool Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Liverpool to Manchester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Liverpool to Manchester

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Liverpool and to Manchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Liverpool and to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!