The cheapest and fastest buses from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
7 h 55 m
Average duration
10 h 29 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
314 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 4 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport for Liverpool on Thu, Apr 02, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct buses cover the 314 km distance in an average of 10 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 55 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest buses will take 15 h 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.
10:30 PM10h05London Gatwick Airport8:35 AMLiverpool$221One-way0 transfers
3:05 PM7h55London Gatwick Airport11:00 PMLiverpool$281One-way0 transfers
11:30 PM15h00London Gatwick Airport2:30 PMLiverpool$351One-way0 transfers
9:10 PM8h55London Gatwick Airport6:05 AMLiverpool$541One-way0 transfers
3:05 PM7h55London Gatwick Airport11:00 PMLiverpool$281One-way0 transfers
9:10 PM8h55London Gatwick Airport6:05 AMLiverpool$541One-way0 transfers
10:30 PM10h05London Gatwick Airport8:35 AMLiverpool$221One-way0 transfers
11:30 PM15h00London Gatwick Airport2:30 PMLiverpool$351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price |
7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool buses for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 8h40 | 6:15 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 8h30 | 6:15 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 8h00 | 7:35 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 7h45 | 7:35 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX550 | Delayed 2:00 PM 12:10 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h05 | 7:15 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX550 | On time 2:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h55 | 10:00 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX550 | On time 2:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h45 | 10:00 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX551 | On time 2:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 8h00 | 10:55 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 8h05 | 11:30 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 7h55 | 11:30 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX550 | On time 5:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h35 | 1:00 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX550 | On time 5:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h25 | 1:00 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 8h20 | 5:05 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 8h10 | 5:05 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX423 | 9:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h35 | 5:05 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX423 | 9:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 7h25 | 5:05 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX421 | On time 9:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 9h50 | 7:35 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX550 | On time 10:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 14h45 | 1:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool run on average 26 times per day, taking around 7h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 05:20, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 195 miles (314 km) distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 195 miles (314 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 26 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 5:20 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Oxford Bus Company, BM Coaches, Metrobus from London Gatwick Airport to LiverpoolYou can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Oxford Bus Company, BM Coaches, Metrobus for as low as $21 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport 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.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- 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.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- 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).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- 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 London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
- 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
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Costa Coffee (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 82, 86A Train: Merseyrail
- Bus: 699, 86C, 86A Train: Liverpool Lime Street
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