🚌 Bus from Liverpool to Manchester Airport
4 direct routes · about 70 min · first bus 02:30, last bus 19:30 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | National Express | ~70 min | 20 | 02:30 | 19:30 | Liverpool ONE Bus Station (Stand 1) |
| UK930 | FlixBus | ~65 min | 6 | 05:15 | 21:10 | Liverpool ONE Bus Station (Stand 6) |
| 541 | National Express | ~110 min | 1 | 13:30 | 13:30 | Liverpool ONE Bus Station (Stand 1) |
| UK021 | FlixBus | ~100 min | 1 | 16:30 | 16:30 | Liverpool ONE Bus Station (Stand 6) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Liverpool on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Liverpool to Manchester Airport?
4 routes run directly from Liverpool to Manchester Airport: the 170 (National Express), the UK930 (FlixBus), the 541 (National Express), the UK021 (FlixBus).
How long does the bus take from Liverpool to Manchester Airport?
Around 70 minutes on the 170, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Liverpool to Manchester Airport?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 170) leaves around 02:30 and the last around 19:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Liverpool to Manchester Airport?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.