More cities in one trip from Liverpool
Liverpool (United Kingdom) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 78 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. The most searched are Bristol, Birmingham and Leeds; the quickest to reach is Sheffield, about 1 h 45 min away. Below you'll find a ready-made loop, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 28 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 78 airports with direct flights
- 1 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Liverpool
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol · United Kingdom | 219 km | about 4 h | Bus or train |
| Birmingham · United Kingdom | 127 km | 2 h 35 min | Bus |
| Leeds · United Kingdom | 105 km | 2 h 35 min | Bus |
| Leicester · United Kingdom | 151 km | about 2 h 45 min | Bus or train |
| Cardiff · United Kingdom | 215 km | about 4 h | Bus or train |
| Newcastle-Upon-Tyne · United Kingdom | 196 km | 5 h 40 min | Bus |
| Sheffield · United Kingdom | 101 km | about 1 h 45 min | Bus or train |
| Cambridge · United Kingdom | 249 km | about 4 h 30 min | Bus or train |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Liverpool
Land in Liverpool, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Liverpool → Birmingham → Leeds → Liverpool
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Liverpool, 2 nights in Birmingham, 1 night in Leeds
- About 7 h 35 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Liverpool → Birmingham | 2 h 35 min |
| Birmingham → Leeds | 2 h 25 min |
| Leeds → Liverpool | 2 h 35 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in LiverpoolFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in LiverpoolEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Liverpool
Airports with direct flights to Liverpool, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Spain 15
AlicanteAlmeriaBarcelonaFuerteventuraGironaGran CanariaIbizaLanzaroteMadridMalagaMurciaPalmaReusSevillaTenerife
Egitto 2
Finland 2
KittiläRovaniemi
United Kingdom 2
BelfastDerry
Albania 1
Belgium 1
Bulgaria 1
Czech Republic 1
Denmark 1
Germany 1
Hungary 1
Islanda 1
Isle of Man 1
Isle of Man
Jersey 1
Saint Helier
Lithuania 1
Malta 1
Morocco 1
Netherlands 1
Slovakia 1
Kosice
Switzerland 1
Tunisia 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Liverpool?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Leicester, Cardiff, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Sheffield and Cambridge. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Liverpool to Bristol?
About 4 h: it's 219 km, but there was no direct ride on the day we checked. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Liverpool?
For Liverpool, Birmingham and Leeds, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Liverpool, 2 nights in Birmingham, 1 night in Leeds), with about 7 h 35 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Liverpool?
From 78 airports in 32 countries, including Paris, Bucharest and Rome. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Liverpool is cheap.