What is the cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Sofia is to bus which costs $55 - $75 and takes 33h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool to Sofia?

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $75 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Bd. Garii Obor, Piata Unirii 1 and Bucharest Gară Filaret. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Sofia?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Sofia Sever via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Liverpool to Sofia?

The distance between Liverpool and Sofia is 2313 km.

How do I travel from Liverpool to Sofia without a car?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 33h 22m and costs $55 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Liverpool to Sofia?

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Liverpool to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Sofia bus from?

Liverpool to Sofia bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Sofia train from?

Liverpool to Sofia train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Bus or fly from Liverpool to Sofia?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Sofia is to bus which takes 33h 22m and costs $55 - $75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $260 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Liverpool to Sofia bus arrive?

Liverpool to Sofia bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Bucharest Obor station.

What is the time difference between Liverpool and Sofia?

Sofia is 2h ahead of Liverpool. It is currently 8:39 PM in Liverpool and 10:39 PM in Sofia.

Where does the Liverpool to Sofia train arrive?

Liverpool to Sofia train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2165+ hotels available in Sofia.

Liverpool to Sofia - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Liverpool to Sofia by train, plane, bus, night train, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane MAN - SOF
7h 4m
$85–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Bucharest Oborbus
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Gară Filaret to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
33h 22m
$57–75
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain
6. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Severtrain 461 / ...
2d
$565–1,039
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Liverpool to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Sofiacar
25h 52m
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LPL - SOF
6h 19m
$77–260
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BHX - SOF
7h 52m
$110–319
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LTN - SOF
9h 6m
$125–510
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane STN - SOF
8h 51m
$149–479
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Sofiabus
44h 58m
$172–370
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Liverpool Elmway close to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nordbusferry
2. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain
3. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain
2d 8h
$104–226
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Sofiacar
27h 4m
$501–761

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

28Weekly Planes

5h 10mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Sofia.

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Distance: 2,313.3 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Sofia, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Sofia Central Bus Station via Bucharest Obor, Bd. Garii Obor, Piata Unirii 1, Soseaua Viilor, and Bucharest Gară Filaret in around 33h 22m. Alternatively, Ryanair flies from Liverpool (LPL) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 5 times a week.

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