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Coach travel from Liverpool to Manchester
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Coach from Liverpool to Manchester
Our coaches travel direct from Liverpool One Coach Station to Manchester Coach Station up to 14 times a day.
With reliable services, free Wi-Fi and one-way travel from just £3*, you can travel in style for less.
| Liverpool to Manchester journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 1 hrs 5 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £3 |
| Distance (approx) | 49km |
| No. of stops | 0 (fastest service, other services may vary) |
| First & last journey daily | 2:45am/21:20pm |
Our Liverpool to Manchester services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 170 service travels up to 7 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Liverpool One Bus Station
- University of Liverpool
- Liverpool (Botanic Park)
- Liverpool (Edge Lane)
- Liverpool (Edge Lane Drive)
- Manchester Airport
- Manchester Coach Station
Our 171 service travels up to 6 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Liverpool One Bus Station
- University of Liverpool
- Liverpool (Botanic Park)
- Liverpool (Edge Lane)
- Liverpool (Edge Lane Drive)
- Manchester Airport
- Manchester Coach Station
Our 421 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Liverpool One Bus Station
- Liverpool (Edge Lane Drive)
- Manchester Coach Station
Liverpool to Manchester route map
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Other routes to Manchester
Departing from Liverpool ONE Coach Station
Time to spare before your coach to Manchester? Liverpool ONE Coach Station is right next to Liverpool ONE Shopping Centre, which is home to dozens of shops, restaurants, cafes and leisure spots.
Take a look at our Liverpool One Coach Station facilities.
Arriving at Manchester Coach Station
Directly outside the coach station is a dedicated taxi rank, a city-wide tram service, and the Metroshuttle, which ferries you for free between the cities' rail stations.
Find out more about our Manchester Central Coach Station facilities.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Liverpool One Bus Station at 2.45am, arriving at Manchester Coach Station at 4.15am.
The last coach leaves from Liverpool One Bus Station at 21.20pm, arriving at Manchester Coach Station at 22.50pm.
A one-way journey from Liverpool to Manchester is available from £3*.
Coach journeys from Liverpool to Manchester take on average 1 hr 30 mins, however our fastest coach takes 1 hr 5 mins.
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 18.06.2025 for travel between 18.06.2025 - 15.10.2025.
