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)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€34 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
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 |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Birmingham
How to get from Liverpool to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBusCheapest
FlixBusFastest
W05343Other options
W05345
W05341
W05351
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFind all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Feb 01
Feb 02
Feb 03
Feb 04
Feb 05
Feb 06
Feb 07
Feb 08
Feb 09
Feb 10
Feb 11
Feb 12
Feb 13
Feb 14
Feb 15
Feb 16
Feb 17
Feb 18
Feb 19
Feb 20
Feb 21
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Liverpool to Birmingham
Travel to Birmingham 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 Liverpool to Birmingham.

This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Birmingham:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Birmingham costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
- Around 35 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, University and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Merseyrail, West Midlands Trains to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Arriva North West to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains.
- 11 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Travelling from Liverpool to Birmingham: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

