How to get from Bristol to Liverpool
- 221 km as the crow flies
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At a glance
Fastest
4h 30m
1 transfer
Bus
€19
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bristol to Liverpool. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 30m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 221 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
221 km
Bristol to Liverpool: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bristol → Manchesterbus
FlixBus·3h 20m - 2Manchester → LiverpoolbusFlixBus·45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 24
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bristol to Liverpool works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bristol to Manchester, about 3h 20m. Transfer in Manchester and continue by FlixBus bus on to Liverpool (45 min). In total it's roughly €19 over 4h 30m, 1 transfer.
Bristol to Liverpool: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bristol to Liverpool?
The most useful route takes about 4h 30m by bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a bus from Bristol to Liverpool?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Liverpool from Bristol?
About 221 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bristol to Liverpool cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €19. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bristol to Liverpool?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Bristol to Liverpool without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 16m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Liverpool?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026