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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Birmingham
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Trains per day
6
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Birmingham will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 6 trains that leave Liverpool for Birmingham on Fri, Dec 19, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 19 the direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
On Fri, Dec 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 50 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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Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Liverpool to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Birmingham trains for today, Thursday, December 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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 | 2:30 PM Liverpool | 2h26 | 4:56 PM Birmingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:12 PM Liverpool | 1h36 | 6:48 PM Birmingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:33 PM Liverpool | 1h47 | 10:20 PM Birmingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, December 19 | |||||
| P05492 | On time 8:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h40 | 9:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W05337 | On time 8:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 10:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W02900 · W02898+C72660 | On time 8:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 10:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| W05339 | On time 9:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 10:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W05341 | On time 9:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 11:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W02886 · L02116+C72665 | On time 9:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 11:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Birmingham
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Trains from Liverpool to Birmingham run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:51, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 78 miles (126 km) distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 78 miles (126 km) |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 01:51 |
Last train 23:47 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Merseyrail from Liverpool to Birmingham trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Merseyrail trains will get you between Liverpool and Birmingham from $8 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Traveling by train from Liverpool to Birmingham
The train connection between Liverpool and Birmingham is well-served by several providers, ensuring a convenient travel experience. Passengers can choose from West Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, and Cross Country for their journey. With frequent services available throughout the day, travelers can easily explore the vibrant culture and attractions of both cities while enjoying comfortable rides along the way.
Train Connection: Liverpool to Birmingham
The train connection between Liverpool and Birmingham takes approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes. There is 1 connection per day, and the service is not direct, requiring a transfer. Passengers will depart from either Liverpool Lime Street or Liverpool South Parkway before arriving at Birmingham New Street.
Liverpool to Birmingham Train Connection
The first daily train from Liverpool to Birmingham departs at 05:04 AM, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the vibrant culture and attractions of Birmingham. The last journey of the day leaves at 09:33 PM, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy their day before returning in the evening.
Train Tickets Price for Liverpool and Birmingham
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Liverpool and Birmingham is €17, while the average ticket price tends to be around €42.
Exploring Birmingham: A Cultural and Culinary Journey
Welcome to the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, a treasure trove of history that dates back to 1885. This remarkable institution is significant not only for its extensive collection of Pre-Raphaelite art but also as a cultural hub that showcases the rich heritage of Birmingham through various exhibitions. One unique feature you won't want to miss is the stunning mosaics in the entrance hall, which beautifully reflect both local craftsmanship and artistic innovation.
Next on our journey is Cadbury World, where chocolate lovers can indulge their senses while learning about one of Britain's most beloved brands. The significance of this attraction lies in its celebration of over 200 years of chocolate-making history by Cadbury, highlighting how it transformed from a small family business into an international icon. Be sure to explore the interactive exhibits; they offer an immersive experience that allows you to see how your favorite treats are made—and even sample some along the way!
Finally, we arrive at Bullring Shopping Centre, an architectural marvel that has become synonymous with modern retail therapy in Birmingham since its opening in 2003. Its significance extends beyond shopping; it's a vibrant social space where locals and tourists alike gather for dining and entertainment amidst striking contemporary design elements like Selfridges' iconic bubble façade. Don't forget to check out "The Bull," a massive bronze sculpture located outside—it's not just eye-catching but also serves as a symbol representing both commerce and community spirit here!
FAQs: Trains from Liverpool to Birmingham
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
Popular train stations from Liverpool to Birmingham
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- 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.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:25 - 00:16 Sunday 07:45 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- 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” All platforms can be accessed via lift
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located next to the public toilets on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Next to Mail entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: 32 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool 1
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: No
- 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
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: N/A
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: James Street Station, James Street, Liverpool
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 00:10 Saturday 05:55 - 23:55 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Flower stall
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are located on Platform 1 and between platforms 3 & 4.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Between Platforms 2 and 3 at the south end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: This station is not usually served by rail replacement buses, due to difficult road access. Replacement buses stop at Birmingham Snow Hill station.
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