The cheapest and fastest buses from Birmingham to Liverpool
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Buses per day
40
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Liverpool will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 40 buses that leave Birmingham for Liverpool on Thu, Mar 05, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Mar 05 the direct buses cover the 126 km distance in an average of 2 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Thu, Mar 05 the slowest buses will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price |
3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Birmingham to Liverpool Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:09AM | Duration 3h24 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:39PM | Duration 3h39 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 3h54 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:54PM | Duration 3h54 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:09PM | Duration 4h09 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:38PM | Duration 4h08 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Avanti West Coast | Departure Time 10:34PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 3h16 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:08AM | Duration 3h08 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Live departures
Birmingham to Liverpool bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Liverpool buses for today, Wednesday, March 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX181 · NX171 | On time 11:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h08 | 2:08 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
NX181 · NX171 | On time 11:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h15 | 2:15 AM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX550 | 11:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h20 | 2:00 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
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NX423 | 3:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h40 | 6:05 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h40 | 6:05 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX421 | 5:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h00 | 8:35 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX120 · NX171 | Delayed 2:00 PM 6:15 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h55 | 2:35 PM 2:35 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX171 | Delayed 2:00 PM 6:15 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h33 | 9:48 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX171 | Delayed 2:00 PM 6:15 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h40 | 2:43 PM 2:43 PMLiverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX121 · NX170 | Delayed 7:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h24 | 7:39 PM 7:39 PMLiverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
NX121 · NX170 | Delayed 7:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h45 | 4:05 PM 4:05 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX121 · NX170 | On time 7:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h30 | 11:15 AM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX171 | Delayed 2:00 PM 9:00 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h39 | 12:39 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX171 | Delayed 2:00 PM 9:00 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h45 | 2:43 PM 2:43 PMLiverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX171 | Delayed 2:00 PM 9:00 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 4h00 | 2:35 PM 2:35 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h45 | 1:50 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX550 | Delayed 3:00 PM 11:50 AMBirmingham, Coach Station | 2h25 | 2:15 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX120 · NX171 | Delayed 2:00 PM 12:00 PMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h30 | 3:30 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX171 | Delayed 2:00 PM 12:00 PMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h24 | 3:24 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX171 | Delayed 2:00 PM 12:00 PMBirmingham, Coach Station | 3h45 | 3:45 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX550 | Delayed 3:00 PM 2:00 PMBirmingham, Coach Station | 2h30 | 4:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX121 · NX171 | On time 3:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h45 | 6:45 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX121 · NX171 | 3:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h24 | 6:24 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
NX121 · NX171 | On time 3:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h30 | 6:30 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 3h05 | 7:15 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX120 · NX171 | On time 4:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h30 | 9:00 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX171 | On time 4:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h24 | 8:54 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX170 | On time 6:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h09 | 10:09 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX170 | On time 6:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h15 | 10:15 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX550 | On time 6:05 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h10 | 8:15 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h20 | 8:35 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX120 · NX171 | On time 7:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h08 | 11:38 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX171 | On time 7:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h15 | 11:45 PM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
NX551 | 8:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h15 | 11:55 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX550 | On time 8:50 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h10 | 11:00 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX120 · NX170 | On time 9:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h00 | 1:00 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX170 | On time 9:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h43 | 12:43 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 1 transfer | |
NX120 · NX170 | On time 9:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h50 | 12:50 AM Liverpool, University | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:05 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 2h25 | 12:30 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX550 | On time 11:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h20 | 2:00 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Liverpool
Buses from Birmingham to Liverpool run on average 44 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 78 miles (126 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 78 miles (126 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 44 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Birmingham to LiverpoolYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to Liverpool with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Birmingham to Liverpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Liverpool by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- The Beatles Story, an immersive museum dedicated to the history and impact of The Beatles
- Royal Albert Dock, a historic waterfront complex featuring museums, shops, and restaurants
- Liverpool Cathedral, the largest cathedral in Britain known for its stunning architecture and panoramic views
- Anfield Stadium, the iconic home of Liverpool FC offering stadium tours and a museum
- St George's Hall, a neoclassical building known for its grand architecture and cultural events.
- Explore the vibrant Baltic Triangle, a creative and digital district with street art, bars, and music venues
- Take a ferry across the Mersey River for scenic views of Liverpool's skyline
- Visit the Walker Art Gallery, home to one of the largest art collections in England outside London
- Enjoy a performance at the Liverpool Empire Theatre, hosting a variety of shows and musicals
- Discover the history of the city at the Museum of Liverpool, offering insights into the city's rich heritage.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Birmingham to Liverpool
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
- Bus: 699, 86C, 86A Train: Liverpool Lime Street
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 18, 79, 82 Train: Merseyrail
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