541 London - Liverpool
Operated by National Express. First bus 04:45, last bus 20:30. 20 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Night bus — overnight departures 22:05–01:40. Every night. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning counts as Friday. All night buses.
Wanted a different 541? 4 other bus routes are numbered 541 elsewhere in the UK — see every 541 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 10:30 to Liverpool | 12:00 | 13:30 | 15:00 to Liverpool | 15:45 | 17:30 | 19:00 to Liverpool | 20:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | 10:30 | 12:00 | 13:30 | 15:00 | 15:45 | 17:30 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Golders Green Station (Stop GE) | · | · | · | · | · | · | 19:40 | · |
| Milton Keynes Coachway (Bay 4) | 12:10 | · | 15:15 | 17:00 | 17:45 | 19:25 | 20:50 | 22:05 |
| Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) | 13:50 | 15:20 | 16:55 | 18:40 | 19:25 | 21:05 | 22:25 | 23:40 |
| Manchester Airport The Station (Stand B) | · | 17:15 | 19:00 | · | 21:10 | 22:50 | · | 01:15 |
| Manchester Central Coach Station | 16:15 | 17:45 | 19:30 | 21:00 | 21:35 | 23:15 | 00:35 | 01:40 |
| Broadgreen Interchange (Stop A) | 17:10 | · | · | 21:45 | · | · | 01:15 | · |
| Liverpool ONE Bus Station (Stand 1) | 17:30 | · | · | 22:05 | · | · | 01:35 | · |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with National Express before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Liverpool: 10 journeys, first 10:30 towards Victoria: 11 journeys, first 05:15
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Liverpool: 8 journeys, first 10:30 towards Victoria: 9 journeys, first 05:45
Route map
All stops on route 541
541 towards Liverpool
All 8 stops
- Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) Belgravia
- Golders Green Station (Stop GE) Golders Green
- Milton Keynes Coachway (Bay 4) Brook Furlong
- Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) Digbeth
- Manchester Airport The Station (Stand B) Manchester Airport
- Manchester Central Coach Station Manchester City Centre
- Broadgreen Interchange (Stop A) Old Swan
- Liverpool ONE Bus Station (Stand 1) Liverpool
541 towards Victoria
All 9 stops
- Liverpool ONE Bus Station (Stand 1) Liverpool
- Broadgreen Interchange (Stop D) Oak Vale Park
- Manchester Central Coach Station Manchester City Centre
- Manchester Airport The Station (Stand A) Manchester Airport
- Birmingham Coach Station (Stand 8) Digbeth
- Milton Keynes Coachway (Bay 4) Brook Furlong
- Finchley Road Station (Stop CH) Finchley Road
- Marble Arch (Stop RH) Marble Arch
- London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound) Victoria
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 541 coach?
The first 541 departure on weekdays leaves at 04:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 541 coach?
The last 541 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 20:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 541 coach cost?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.
Who runs the 541 coach?
The 541 is operated by National Express.
Timetable data from National Express via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). National Express last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 21 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.