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Manchester to Liverpool Central Station buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Liverpool Central Station takes 1h 39m and the fastest bus takes 1h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Liverpool Central Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 39m
Duration
34 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Manchester to Liverpool Central Station bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Manchester and Liverpool Central Station. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Liverpool Central Station at 8:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 30m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 30m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 30m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 30m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 30m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 30m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 30m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Liverpool Central Station? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Liverpool Central Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 34.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Liverpool Central Station, England?

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One hourly. Tickets cost £5–9 and the journey takes 1h 35m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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