How to travel from Birmingham to Liverpool

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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 $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $17.

Distance: 78 miles (126 km)

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Driving

$35

Average price

$13

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Cheapest

$47

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 24m

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1h 54m

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30m

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3h 14m

Average total duration

2h 44m

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1h 57m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Liverpool is a bus with an average price of $13 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Liverpool:

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Liverpool costing on average $35 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Liverpool is by train with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham and Liverpool including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Birmingham to Liverpool among Omio's users.

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from Birmingham to Liverpool

How to get from Birmingham to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Birmingham to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX541
    8:45 PM3h10
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    11:55 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX541
    8:45 PM3h10
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    11:55 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastW33883
    7:51 AM1h32
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    9:23 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    $741One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastW34289+Transport for WalesG38641+Mersey RailC08007
    4:07 PM2h32
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    6:39 PMLiverpool James Street (LVJ)
    $531One-way
    2 transfers
  • CrossCountryG00688+Avanti West CoastW33898
    11:49 AM1h34
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    1:23 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    $581One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG66712+Avanti West CoastW33916
    10:49 AM1h34
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    12:23 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    $581One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 PM2h25
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    12:30 AMLiverpool, Liverpool One
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:00 PM2h20
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    2:20 PMLiverpool, Liverpool One
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:10 PM2h25
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    3:35 PMLiverpool, Liverpool One
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Birmingham to Liverpool

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Birmingham to Liverpool, 67,19% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Birmingham to Liverpool and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Liverpool

Travel to Liverpool easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Liverpool.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Liverpool including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Liverpool is a bus with an average price of $13 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Liverpool:

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Liverpool costing on average $35 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Liverpool is by train with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 44m.

The distance from Birmingham to Liverpool is approximately 78 miles (126 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Liverpool is:
  • Around 43 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Liverpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Liverpool:
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Liverpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Mersey Rail, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Liverpool by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Liverpool by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Liverpool with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
  • 13 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Liverpool often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Liverpool and these popular destinations at a great price.
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