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London to Liverpool coaches

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Coach from London to Liverpool

National Express coaches travel from London to Liverpool up to 6 times a day on our 550, 551 and 423 routes, starting from £7.90 one-way*.

With comfortable seating and direct services dropping you right next to Liverpool ONE shopping complex, you'll arrive refreshed and ready to explore this vibrant northern city without breaking the bank.

Coach from London to Liverpool

National Express coaches travel from London to Liverpool up to 6 times a day on our 550, 551 and 423 routes, starting from £7.90 one-way*.

With comfortable seating and direct services dropping you right next to Liverpool ONE shopping complex, you'll arrive refreshed and ready to explore this vibrant northern city without breaking the bank.

London to Liverpool journey information
Fastest journey time 5 hrs (from Golders Green)
Cheapest price From £7.90 *
Distance (approx) 347km
No. of stops 2 (other services may use further stops)
First & last journey daily 9:00am/23:00pm (from London Victoria Coach Station)

 

Our London to Liverpool services and stops

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Our 423 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • London Victoria Coach Station
  • Heathrow Airport
  • Oxford Bus Station
  • Birmingham Airport
  • Birmingham Coach Station
  • Chester Bus Interchange
  • Birkenhead
  • Liverpool One Bus Station

Our 550 service travels up to 4 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • London Victoria Coach Station
  • London (Golders Green)
  • London (Finchley Road)
  • Milton Keynes Coachway
  • Birmingham Coach Station
  • Liverpool (Edge Lane Drive)
  • Liverpool One Bus Station

Our 551 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • London Victoria Coach Station
  • Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
  • Birmingham Airport
  • Birmingham Coach Station
  • Stoke-on-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
  • Nantwich Bus Station
  • Chester Bus Interchange
  • Birkenhead
  • Liverpool One Bus Station

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Departing from London Victoria Coach Station

London Victoria Coach Station is perfectly positioned just 300 metres from the tube network, served by the Victoria, District and Circle Lines.

You'll find a convenient bus stop directly outside the station with numerous routes into the city centre, while Victoria Rail Station is only a short 300-metre stroll away. Need a taxi? There's a dedicated rank outside the coach station on Eccleston Place.

Take a look at our London Victoria Station facilities.

Arriving in Liverpool ONE

Our coaches from London arrive in Liverpool ONE, the city's central shopping complex. Step off the coach and find shops, restaurants and attractions.

The coach station also serves as Liverpool's central bus station with excellent city-wide transport, and there's a taxi rank on nearby North John Street for further travel.

Take a look at our Liverpool One coach station facilities.

  

Perfect for:


Budget-conscious travellers seeking affordable transport to Northern England
Shoppers heading to Liverpool ONE's extensive retail experience
Visitors wanting direct access to Liverpool's vibrant city centre

 

Book your journey from London to Liverpool today and enjoy the comfort and convenience of National Express coaches - the smart way to travel north.

Frequently asked questions

The first coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 9.00am, arriving at Liverpool One Bus Station at 14.45pm.

The last coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 23.00pm, arriving at Liverpool One Bus Station at 5.35am.

A one-way journey from London to Liverpool is available from £7.90*.

Our fastest coach journeys from London to Liverpool can arrive in 5 hrs from our Golders Green stop.

We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.

Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.

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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 26.11.2025 for travel between 26.11.2025 - 23.03.2026.
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