Leicester to Liverpool bus with National Express

Wed, 05 Nov
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to Liverpool

Showing times and prices for 05 Nov

Cheapest price

$25

Average price

$38

Fastest journey

4 h 15 m

Average duration

4 h 43 m

Buses per day

38

Distance

150 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leicester to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Leicester to Liverpool will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $25.

Fast coaches

To travel from Leicester to Liverpool you need to make at least one change.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:00PM10h05
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
06:05AMLiverpool, Liverpool One
$251One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:20PM9h45
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
06:05AMLiverpool, Liverpool One
$251One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:00PM8h45
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
08:45PMLiverpool, Liverpool One
$251One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:40AM9h05
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
08:45PMLiverpool, Liverpool One
$251One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:05AM7h25
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
05:30PMLiverpool, Liverpool One
$291One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach 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 coach with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. 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 coach costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $28.

Distance: 150 km

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Coach
Most popular
Train

$27

Average Price

Cheapest

$64

Average Price

4h 50m

Average total duration

4h 20m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 0m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 30m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Live departures

Leicester to Liverpool bus times

Showing buses for today, Tuesday, 4 November
Last updated at 10:42 pm
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX180 · NX121 · NX171
Delayed
11:55 pm 5:25 amLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
7h35
1:00 pm Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place		2 changes
national_expressNX180 · NX121 · NX171
Delayed
11:55 pm 5:25 amLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
7h20
12:45 pm Liverpool, University		2 changes
national_expressNX180 · NX121 · NX171
Delayed
11:55 pm 5:25 amLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
7h14
12:39 pm Liverpool, Botanic Park		2 changes
national_expressNX180 · NX171
On time
11:55 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
10h00
9:55 am Liverpool, University		1 change
national_expressNX180 · NX171
On time
11:55 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
9h53
9:48 am Liverpool, Botanic Park		1 change
national_expressNX180 · NX171
On time
11:55 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
10h15
10:10 am Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place		1 change
Wednesday, 5 November
national_expressNX777 · NX421
Delayed
9:40 am 3:30 amLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h05
8:35 am Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place		1 change
national_expressNX777 · NX421 · NX171
Delayed
9:40 am 3:30 amLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
6h18
9:48 am Liverpool, Botanic Park		2 changes
national_expressNX777 · NX421 · NX171
Delayed
9:40 am 3:30 amLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
6h25
12:13 pm 12:13 pmLiverpool, University		2 changes
national_expressNX180 · NX121 · NX171
On time
5:25 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
7h35
1:00 pm Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place		2 changes
national_expressNX180 · NX121 · NX171
On time
5:25 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
7h20
12:45 pm Liverpool, University		2 changes
national_expressNX180 · NX121 · NX171
On time
5:25 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
7h14
12:39 pm Liverpool, Botanic Park		2 changes
national_expressNX183 · NX1718:55 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
6h29
3:24 pm Liverpool, Botanic Park1 change
national_expressNX183 · NX1718:55 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
6h35
3:30 pm Liverpool, University1 change
national_expressNX150 · NX550
Delayed
9:50 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h25
11:00 pm 11:00 pmLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place		1 change
national_expressNX150 · NX120 · NX1709:50 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
6h49
4:39 pm Liverpool, Botanic Park2 changes
national_expressNX150 · NX120 · NX1709:50 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
6h55
4:45 pm Liverpool, University2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:05 am Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
7h25
5:30 pm Liverpool, Liverpool One1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:05 am Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
7h00
5:05 pm Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre1 change
national_expressNX777 · NX550
Delayed
11:35 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h55
11:00 pm 11:00 pmLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place		1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:40 am Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
9h05
8:45 pm Liverpool, Liverpool One1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:00 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
8h45
8:45 pm Liverpool, Liverpool One1 change
national_expressNX151 · NX121 · NX17012:45 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
7h00
7:45 pm Liverpool, University2 changes
national_expressNX151 · NX121 · NX17012:45 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
7h15
8:00 pm Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place2 changes
national_expressNX151 · NX121 · NX17012:45 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
6h54
7:39 pm Liverpool, Botanic Park2 changes
national_expressNX777 · NX120 · NX170
On time
1:55 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
8h20
10:15 pm Liverpool, University		2 changes
national_expressNX777 · NX120 · NX170
On time
1:55 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
8h14
10:09 pm Liverpool, Botanic Park		2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:40 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
8h45
12:25 am Liverpool, Liverpool One1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus4:00 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
8h25
12:25 am Liverpool, Liverpool One1 change
national_expressNX150 · NX120 · NX1714:00 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
7h38
11:38 pm Liverpool, Botanic Park2 changes
national_expressNX150 · NX550
Delayed
4:00 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h15
11:00 pm 11:00 pmLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place		1 change
national_expressNX150 · NX120 · NX171
On time
4:00 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
7h45
11:45 pm Liverpool, University		2 changes
national_expressNX150 · NX120 · NX171
On time
4:00 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
7h45
11:45 pm Liverpool, University		2 changes
national_expressNX150 · NX120 · NX1714:00 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
7h38
11:38 pm Liverpool, Botanic Park2 changes
national_expressNX777 · NX120 · NX171
On time
6:05 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
8h03
2:08 am Liverpool, Botanic Park		2 changes
national_expressNX777 · NX550
On time
6:05 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
4h55
11:00 pm Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place		1 change
national_expressNX777 · NX120 · NX171
On time
6:05 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
8h10
2:15 am Liverpool, University		2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:00 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
10h05
6:05 am Liverpool, Liverpool One1 change
national_expressNX183 · NX550
On time
8:15 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
5h45
2:00 am Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place		1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:20 pm Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
9h45
6:05 am Liverpool, Liverpool One1 change
national_expressNX777 · NX423
On time
11:45 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
6h20
6:05 am Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place		1 change
national_expressNX180 · NX171
On time
11:55 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
10h00
9:55 am Liverpool, University		1 change
national_expressNX180 · NX171
On time
11:55 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
9h53
9:48 am Liverpool, Botanic Park		1 change
national_expressNX180 · NX171
On time
11:55 pm Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
10h15
10:10 am Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place		1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Leicester to Liverpool

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Buses from Leicester to Liverpool run on average 28 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
150 km
Average bus duration
4h 20m
Cheapest ticket price
$15
Buses per day
28
Fastest bus
3h 45m
First bus
00:41
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

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. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 5m
Cheapest Price
$15
FlixBus frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 45m
Cheapest Price
$19
National Express frequency
29 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Leicester to Liverpool coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Leicester to Liverpool with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Liverpool.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Leicester to Liverpool can start from as little as $15 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Leicester to Liverpool is $30; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Leicester to Liverpool coach time is 5 h 25 min   covering the 150 km long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Leicester to Liverpool leaves at 2: 45am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Leicester to Liverpool leaves at 7: 55pm.
There are 21 coaches a day from Leicester to Liverpool which require at least one change with National Express or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the best Leicester to Liverpool coach to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Liverpool from Leicester to compare what amenities they may offer.
The cheapest month for a coach from Leicester to Liverpool is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Leicester to Liverpool including taking a train or coach.
No, the coach from Leicester to Liverpool has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Leicester to Liverpool.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Leicester to Liverpool.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Leicester to Liverpool, follow these tips:

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  • Use our search filters: Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options.
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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Leicester to Liverpool.
    No, luggage for the coach from Leicester to Liverpool needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Leicester to Liverpool.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Leicester to Liverpool.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Leicester to Liverpool.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Leicester to Liverpool.

    popular bus stations

    Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Liverpool

    Leicester
    Liverpool
    The major coach station for departures in Leicester is Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) for your trip from Leicester to Liverpool.
    Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
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    address
    Address
    Leicester Fosse Park, Fosse Park Ave, LE19 1HQ
    Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
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