The average bus between Manchester and Litherland takes 2h 36m and the fastest bus takes 1h 50m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Litherland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Manchester and Litherland. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Litherland at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool, Liverpool One and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Litherland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Litherland. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Litherland station via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Manchester to Litherland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Litherland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
The distance between Manchester and Litherland is 50.4 km. The road distance is 64 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One hourly. Tickets cost £6–15 and the journey takes 1h 35m.