4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Birmingham
Cheapest price
23S$
Average price
50S$
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Birmingham will cost around 50S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 23S$.
Of the 44 trains that leave Liverpool for Birmingham every day 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 36 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.
C169859:33 PM1h47Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:20 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)23 S$1One-way0 changes- C169808:33 PM1h47Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:20 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)23 S$1One-way0 changes
- C169563:33 PM1h47Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)5:20 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)23 S$1One-way0 changes
- C169471:33 PM1h47Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3:20 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)25 S$1One-way0 changes
- C169512:33 PM1h47Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4:20 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)25 S$1One-way0 changes
W33946 · W339506:04 AM1h33Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:37 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)95 S$1One-way1 change- C1693912:12 PM1h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)74 S$1One-way0 changes
- C169441:12 PM1h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)39 S$1One-way0 changes
- C169259:12 AM1h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:48 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)39 S$1One-way0 changes
- C1692910:12 AM1h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:48 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)33 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Liverpool to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 12S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. 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 coach costs an average of 12S$, and a train costs an average of 22S$.
Distance: 126 km
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46S$ Average Price | 19S$ Average Price Cheapest |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Liverpool to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Birmingham trains for today, Thursday, 13 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16962 | On time 4:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 6:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33877 · W34285+ W29908 | On time 4:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 6:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C16964 | On time 5:10 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h38 | 6:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16967 | On time 5:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 7:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33917 · C01296+G66587 | On time 5:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 7:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C16969 | On time 6:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 7:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16972 | On time 6:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 8:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34121 · W34268 | On time 6:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h23 | 9:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W34121 · W34178+G00766 | On time 6:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h54 | 8:37 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C16976 | On time 7:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 9:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34166 · W34161+G66582 | 7:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h48 | 9:31 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| W34219+C17016 | Delayed 8:04 PM 8:08 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h58 | 10:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C16980 | 8:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 10:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34025 · W34037 | On time 8:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h00 | 10:51 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C16984 | 9:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 11:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33946 · W33950 | 6:04 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h33 | 7:37 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C16913 | 6:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h40 | 7:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16915 | 6:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 8:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16917 | 7:10 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h38 | 8:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16918 | 7:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 9:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16920 | 8:10 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h38 | 9:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16923 | 8:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 10:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34170 · W33888+G01144 | 8:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 10:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C16925 | 9:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 10:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16927 | 9:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 11:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16929 | 10:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 11:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16932 | 10:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 12:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34182 · W34095+W29871 | 10:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 12:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C16934 | 11:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 12:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16936 | 11:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 1:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34094 · W33975+W29877 | 11:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 1:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C16939 | 12:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 1:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16942 | 12:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 2:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33894 · W34031+W29882 | 12:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 2:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C16944 | 1:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 2:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16947 | 1:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 3:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33949 · W34191+G01150 | 1:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 3:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C16949 | 2:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 3:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16951 | 2:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 4:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34165 · W34266+W29895 | 2:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 4:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C16954 | 3:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 4:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16956 | 3:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 5:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34163 · W34277+G01160 | 3:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 5:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C16959 | 4:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 5:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Liverpool to Birmingham
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Trains from Liverpool to Birmingham run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 22S$ but you can travel from only 12S$ by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 22:43. The fastest train covers the 126 km distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price 22S$ |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 10:43 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Mersey Rail from Liverpool to Birmingham trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Mersey Rail trains will get you between Liverpool and Birmingham from 12S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Liverpool to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Birmingham by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Birmingham
Most Liverpool to Birmingham trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham International. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Liverpool James Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool James Street is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool James Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool James Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool James Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool James Street. ATMs are available at Liverpool James Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool James Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool James Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool James Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool James Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Liverpool South Parkway from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool South Parkway is 8 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool South Parkway train station facilities and services
Liverpool South Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool South Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool South Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Birmingham International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Birmingham Snow Hill from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Snow Hill train station facilities and services
Birmingham Snow Hill has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Snow Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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