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LPL — MAN
24 May — 31 May1
1 adult
Fri 24/5

Liverpool to Manchester bus information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and bus companies that offer buses from Liverpool to Manchester

Return-trip from

£6

Avg travel time

1h 15m

Popular coach line

Megabus
Bus tickets from Liverpool to Manchester found within the last 3 days start at £6 round-trip
The average bus ride from Liverpool to Manchester is 1h 15m
Megabus, FlixBus and National Express service this route

Liverpool Bus Station Directory

Location of major bus stations in Liverpool
Liverpool South ParkwayLiverpool, 53.357914, -2.889584
Liverpool Plattsville RoadLiverpool, 53.38887, -2.913669
Liverpool Fusion PresentsLiverpool, 53.38322, -2.93179
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool, 53.41245, -2.982499
Liverpool Lowbridge CourtLiverpool, 53.353752, -2.893824
Liverpool Blackwood AvenueLiverpool, 53.385162, -2.874559

Manchester Bus Station Directory

Location of major bus stations in Manchester
Manchester Salford for QuaysManchester, 53.477814, -2.275994
Manchester Oldham RoadManchester, 53.49521, -2.21205
Manchester Old Trafford StadiumManchester, 53.463142, -2.293427
Manchester Wythenshawe InterchangeManchester, 53.38026, -2.26428
Manchester Three ArrowsManchester, 53.538025, -2.240151
Manchester Princess RoadManchester, 53.441856, -2.24409

Book round-trip bus tickets from Liverpool to Manchester

Below are the quickest and cheapest round-trip bus tickets from Liverpool to Manchester that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
Megabus
25 Jun
18:55Liverpool James Street, Merseyside
1h 05m
20:00Manchester Shudehill Interchange
26 Jun
11:20Manchester Shudehill Interchange
1h 05m
12:25Liverpool James Street, Merseyside
Megabus
18 Jun
18:55Liverpool James Street, Merseyside
1h 05m
20:00Manchester Shudehill Interchange
25 Jun
16:50Manchester Shudehill Interchange
1h 05m
17:55Liverpool James Street, Merseyside
Megabus
7 Jun
18:55Liverpool James Street, Merseyside
1h 05m
20:00Manchester Shudehill Interchange
10 Jun
08:20Manchester Shudehill Interchange
1h 05m
09:25Liverpool James Street, Merseyside
FlixBus
26 May
08:50Liverpool James Street, Merseyside
1h 10m
10:00Manchester Shudehill Interchange
27 May
14:00Manchester Shudehill Interchange
1h 10m
15:10Liverpool James Street, Merseyside
National Express
24 Jun
02:40Liverpool James Street, Merseyside
1h 35m
04:15Manchester Bus Station
26 Jun
19:35Manchester Bus Station
1h 40m
21:15Liverpool James Street, Merseyside
National Express
1 Jul
06:20Liverpool James Street, Merseyside
1h 55m
08:15Manchester Bus Station
15 Jul
23:35Manchester Bus Station
1h 25m
01:00Liverpool James Street, Merseyside

FAQs for booking bus tickets from Liverpool to Manchester

How long is the bus ride from Liverpool J. Lennon to Manchester?

It takes 1h 15m to get from Liverpool J. Lennon to Manchester by bus. National Express is one of the fastest options available.

Which bus companies operate between Liverpool J. Lennon to Manchester?

Megabus, FlixBus, and National Express will take you from Liverpool J. Lennon to Manchester. Megabus has been recently found as the cheapest option from £8 return.

How far is Liverpool J. Lennon to Manchester by bus?

Liverpool J. Lennon and Manchester are 31.4 mi apart from one another. The actual distance travelled by bus depends on the route taken - roadwork or traffic often impact this and longer routes can change often. The bus usually takes 1h 15m in normal traffic conditions.

Is a bus the fastest way to get from Liverpool to Manchester?

To save time, the fastest way to travel is by train from Liverpool to Manchester on Transpennine Express. Expect the length of time you’ll spend onboard Transpennine Express to be about 0h 38m compared to taking a flight from Liverpool to Manchester or a bus from Liverpool to Manchester which have been found to be slower alternatives.

Is a bus the cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Manchester?

A bus from Liverpool to Manchester is currently going to be the least expensive option currently available. You can also find deals for a flight from Liverpool to Manchester starting at £103, or consider a train from Liverpool to Manchester starting at £20. Both of these alternative options are worth considering when looking to reach your destination.


Megabus buses from Liverpool to Manchester

Our best Megabus deals on Liverpool to Manchester bus tickets
Megabus
25 Jun
LV318:55Liverpool James Street, Merseyside
1h 05m
GB314125920:00Manchester Shudehill Interchange
26 Jun
GB314125911:20Manchester Shudehill Interchange
1h 05m
LV312:25Liverpool James Street, Merseyside
Megabus
26 May
LV318:55Liverpool James Street, Merseyside
1h 50m
MI820:45Manchester
27 May
MI807:35Manchester
1h 50m
LV309:25Liverpool James Street, Merseyside
Megabus
1 Jul
LV311:05Liverpool James Street, Merseyside
1h 05m
GB314125912:10Manchester Shudehill Interchange
15 Jul
GB314125908:20Manchester Shudehill Interchange
1h 05m
LV309:25Liverpool James Street, Merseyside

National Express buses from Liverpool to Manchester

Our best National Express deals on Liverpool to Manchester bus tickets
National Express
24 Jun
LV302:40Liverpool James Street, Merseyside
1h 35m
ZMP04:15Manchester Bus Station
26 Jun
ZMP19:35Manchester Bus Station
1h 40m
LV321:15Liverpool James Street, Merseyside
National Express
6 Jun
TT302:45Liverpool University of Liverpool
1h 30m
ZMP04:15Manchester Bus Station
10 Jun
ZMP14:05Manchester Bus Station
1h 25m
TT315:30Liverpool University of Liverpool
National Express
6 Jun
LV302:40Liverpool James Street, Merseyside
1h 35m
ZMP04:15Manchester Bus Station
9 Jun
ZMP01:00Manchester Bus Station
1h 25m
LV302:25Liverpool James Street, Merseyside

More bus options to Manchester

Besides Liverpool there are other cities with transportation to Manchester. See below for more options.
Buses to Manchester from London
Fastest travel time4h 00m
Cheapest price£17
Buses to Manchester from Glasgow
Fastest travel time3h 55m
Cheapest price£18
Buses to Manchester from Birmingham
Fastest travel time1h 40m
Cheapest price£12
Buses to Manchester from Leeds
Fastest travel time0h 50m
Cheapest price£9
Buses to Manchester from Oxford
Fastest travel time3h 50m
Cheapest price£26
Buses to Manchester from Aberdeen
Fastest travel time8h 00m
Cheapest price£84
Buses to Manchester from Cardiff
Fastest travel time5h 05m
Cheapest price£42

Other popular bus routes from Liverpool

Change your mind about taking a bus to Manchester? Below are other buses from Liverpool that are popular with momondo users
Buses from Liverpool to London
Fastest travel time4h 50m
Cheapest price£16
Buses from Liverpool to Birmingham
Fastest travel time2h 10m
Cheapest price£7
Buses from Liverpool to Paris
Fastest travel time16h 30m
Cheapest price£81
Buses from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Fastest travel time8h 40m
Cheapest price£23
Buses from Liverpool to Glasgow
Fastest travel time5h 05m
Cheapest price£39
Buses from Liverpool to Leeds
Fastest travel time1h 55m
Cheapest price£16

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