4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Leicester to Liverpool
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 52 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leicester to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Liverpool will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 5 buses that leave Leicester for Liverpool on Sat, Apr 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 04 the direct buses cover the 150 km distance in an average of 6 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
On Sat, Apr 04 the slowest buses will take 7 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
12:45 PM7h00Leicester7:45 PMLiverpool$221One-way0 transfers
10:05 AM7h15Leicester5:20 PMLiverpool$291One-way0 transfers- 3:40 PM8h45Leicester12:25 AMLiverpool$291One-way0 transfers
- 11:45 PM6h20Leicester6:05 AMLiverpool$321One-way0 transfers
- 8:05 PM5h55Leicester2:00 AMLiverpool$331One-way0 transfers
- 8:05 PM5h55Leicester2:00 AMLiverpool$331One-way0 transfers
- 11:45 PM6h20Leicester6:05 AMLiverpool$321One-way0 transfers
- 12:45 PM7h00Leicester7:45 PMLiverpool$221One-way0 transfers
- 10:05 AM7h15Leicester5:20 PMLiverpool$291One-way0 transfers
- 3:55 PM7h50Leicester11:45 PMLiverpool$381One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leicester to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price |
4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Leicester to Liverpool Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 12:39PM | Duration 7h14 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Live departures
Leicester to Liverpool bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Liverpool buses for today, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX777 · NX421 · NX171 | Delayed 4:00 PM 2:30 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 6h25 | 8:55 AM Liverpool, University | 2 transfers | |
| NX777 · NX421 | Delayed 4:00 PM 2:30 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 5h05 | 7:35 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
| NX777 · NX421 · NX171 | Delayed 4:00 PM 2:30 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 6h18 | 8:48 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 2 transfers | |
| NX180 · NX121 · NX171 | 4:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 7h14 | 11:39 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 2 transfers | |
| NX180 · NX121 · NX171 | Delayed 4:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 7h35 | 1:50 PM 1:50 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 2 transfers | |
| NX180 · NX121 · NX171 | On time 4:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 7h20 | 11:45 AM Liverpool, University | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h45 | 10:35 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1 transfer | |
| NX183 · NX171 | On time 8:00 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 6h30 | 2:30 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
| NX183 · NX171 | 8:00 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 6h24 | 2:24 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
| NX150 · NX550 | On time 8:50 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h25 | 1:15 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
| NX150 · NX120 · NX170 | 8:50 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 6h49 | 3:39 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 2 transfers | |
| NX150 · NX120 · NX170 | 8:50 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 6h55 | 3:45 PM Liverpool, University | 2 transfers | |
| NX151 · NX121 · NX170 | 11:45 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 7h00 | 6:45 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 2 transfers | |
| NX151 · NX121 · NX170 | 11:45 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 6h39 | 6:24 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 2 transfers | |
| NX151 · NX121 · NX170 | 11:45 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 6h45 | 6:30 PM Liverpool, University | 2 transfers | |
| NX777 · NX120 · NX170 | Delayed 4:00 PM 12:55 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 8h20 | 9:15 PM Liverpool, University | 2 transfers | |
| NX777 · NX120 · NX170 | Delayed 4:00 PM 12:55 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 8h14 | 9:09 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 2 transfers | |
| NX150 · NX550 | On time 2:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h05 | 7:00 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
| NX150 · NX120 · NX171 | On time 2:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 7h50 | 10:45 PM Liverpool, University | 2 transfers | |
| NX150 · NX120 · NX171 | On time 2:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 7h50 | 10:45 PM Liverpool, University | 2 transfers | |
| NX150 · NX120 · NX171 | 2:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 7h43 | 10:38 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 2 transfers | |
| NX150 · NX120 · NX171 | 2:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 7h43 | 10:38 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 2 transfers | |
| NX777 · NX120 · NX171 | On time 4:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 8h20 | 1:15 AM Liverpool, University | 2 transfers | |
| NX777 · NX550 | On time 4:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h50 | 9:45 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
| NX777 · NX120 · NX171 | On time 4:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 8h13 | 1:08 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 2 transfers | |
| NX183 · NX550 | On time 7:05 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 5h55 | 1:00 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
| NX777 · NX423 | On time 10:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 6h20 | 5:05 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
| NX180 · NX171 | On time 10:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 10h00 | 8:55 AM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
| NX180 · NX171 | 10:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 9h53 | 8:48 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
| NX180 · NX171 | On time 10:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 10h15 | 9:10 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Liverpool
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Leicester to Liverpool run on average 34 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€13) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 93 miles (150 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 93 miles (150 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€13) |
Buses per day 34 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Leicester to LiverpoolYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Liverpool with National Express, FlixBus for as low as $15 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Leicester to Liverpool
Whenever passengers decide to travel, they can expect to choose from up to seven departures from Leicester to Liverpool. There is usually one direct option, with four indirect that require one change, usually at Birmingham. A direct journey completes the 120-mile route in under five hours. Indirect journey times vary, taking into account congestion during peak time and wait times at transfer stations.
Which bus companies travel from Leicester to Liverpool?
Buses from Leicester to Liverpool are offered solely by National Express. National Express offer a high standard of onboard comfort, with spacious legroom, personal air conditioning and a luggage allowance of two cases per traveler.
How long is the bus from Leicester to Liverpool?
The fastest services are the direct routes, which take just under five hours to complete the 120-mile trip. The fastest indirect route takes just 20 minutes longer at five hours 15 minutes. The longest indirect route completes the journey in seven hours but involves a long wait time at Birmingham.
How many buses are there from Leicester to Liverpool?
From Monday to Saturday, passengers can expect six departures from Leicester to Liverpool. Of these six, one is usually direct. On a Sunday an extra indirect service is available, taking the number of departures to seven. Departure times are spread throughout the day, usually beginning at 9:00 a.m. and continuing at regular intervals until 6:00 p.m. with one final overnight service departing Leicester at 11:30 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Leicester to Liverpool?
Departure bus station: Buses depart from Leicester Coach Station, otherwise known as St Margaret's Coach Station, which can be found just off Gravel Street, a five-minute walk from the center of the city. The train station is a short 15-minute walk across town or can be accessible by local bus routes. Within the station, passengers can expect a cafeteria, newsagents, and toilets.
Arrival bus station: Direct coaches to Liverpool from Leicester will arrive at Liverpool One Bus Station (also known as Canning Place). Popular tourist attractions are just a short walk away, including Liverpool One Shopping Center, the Georgian Quarter, the Tate Modern, and the Waterfront district. Two football clubs, Anfield, the home of Liverpool FC, and Goodison Park for Everton are accessible by bus. Liverpool University is around 20 minutes away on foot, while direct buses run to Liverpool Airport in 40 minutes.
FAQs: Bus from Leicester to Liverpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Liverpool by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- The Beatles Story, an immersive museum dedicated to the history and impact of The Beatles
- Royal Albert Dock, a historic waterfront complex featuring museums, shops, and restaurants
- Liverpool Cathedral, the largest cathedral in Britain known for its stunning architecture and panoramic views
- Anfield Stadium, the iconic home of Liverpool FC offering stadium tours and a museum
- St George's Hall, a neoclassical building known for its grand architecture and cultural events.
- Explore the vibrant Baltic Triangle, a creative and digital district with street art, bars, and music venues
- Take a ferry across the Mersey River for scenic views of Liverpool's skyline
- Visit the Walker Art Gallery, home to one of the largest art collections in England outside London
- Enjoy a performance at the Liverpool Empire Theatre, hosting a variety of shows and musicals
- Discover the history of the city at the Museum of Liverpool, offering insights into the city's rich heritage.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Leicester to Liverpool
Taxis
- Bus: 699, 86C, 86A Train: Liverpool Lime Street
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATMTaxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 18, 79, 82 Train: Merseyrail
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