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Coach from London to Liverpool
National Express coaches travel from London to Liverpool up to 9 times a day on our 540, 541 and 421 routes, starting from £9.90 one-way*.
With comfortable seating and direct services dropping you right next to Liverpool ONE shopping complex, you'll arrive refreshed and ready to explore this vibrant northern city without breaking the bank.
Coach from London to Liverpool
National Express coaches travel from London to Liverpool up to 9 times a day on our 540, 541 and 421 routes, starting from £9.90 one-way*.
With comfortable seating and direct services dropping you right next to Liverpool ONE shopping complex, you'll arrive refreshed and ready to explore this vibrant northern city without breaking the bank.
| London to Liverpool journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 5 hrs (from Golders Green) |
| Cheapest price | From £9.90 * |
| Distance (approx) | 347km |
| No. of stops | 2 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 2:00am/23:00pm (from London Victoria Coach Station) |
Our London to Liverpool services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 421 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- London Victoria Coach Station
- Milton Keynes Coachway
- Birmingham Coach Station
- Manchester Airport
- Manchester Coach Station
- Liverpool Edge Lane Drive
- Liverpool One Bus Station
Our 540 service travels up to 4 times a day and calls at the following stops:
London Victoria Coach Station
London (Finchley Road)
London (Golders Green)
Milton Keynes Coachway
Manchester (Moss Lane East)
Manchester Coach Station
Oldham Bus Station
Rochdale Interchange
Liverpool (Edge Lane Drive)
Liverpool One Bus Station
Our 541 service travels up to 3 times a day and calls at the following stops:
London Victoria Coach Station
London (Golders Green)
Milton Keynes Coachway
Birmingham Coach Station
Manchester Airport The Station, Bays A, B or C
Manchester Coach Station
Liverpool (Edge Lane Drive)
Liverpool One Bus Station
London to Liverpool route map
Departing from London Victoria Coach Station
London Victoria Coach Station is perfectly positioned just 300 metres from the tube network, served by the Victoria, District and Circle Lines.
You'll find a convenient bus stop directly outside the station with numerous routes into the city centre, while Victoria Rail Station is only a short 300-metre stroll away. Need a taxi? There's a dedicated rank outside the coach station on Eccleston Place.
Take a look at our London Victoria Station facilities.
Arriving in Liverpool ONE
Our coaches from London arrive in Liverpool ONE, the city's central shopping complex. Step off the coach and find shops, restaurants and attractions.
The coach station also serves as Liverpool's central bus station with excellent city-wide transport, and there's a taxi rank on nearby North John Street for further travel.
Take a look at our Liverpool One coach station facilities.
Perfect for:
✅ Budget-conscious travellers seeking affordable transport to Northern England
✅ Shoppers heading to Liverpool ONE's extensive retail experience
✅ Visitors wanting direct access to Liverpool's vibrant city centre
Book your journey from London to Liverpool today and enjoy the comfort and convenience of National Express coaches - the smart way to travel north.
Return route
Routes to Liverpool
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 2.00am, arriving at Liverpool One Bus Station at 8.35pm.
The last coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 19.00pm, arriving at Liverpool One Bus Station at 1.05am.
A one-way journey from London to Liverpool is available from £9.90*.
Our fastest coach journeys from London to Liverpool can arrive in 6 hrs 5 mins from our Golders Green stop.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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