How to get from Liverpool to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 78 miles (126 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus | |
Fastest mode | Bus • $21 (€19) • 3 h 15 min | |
Popular travel companies | Megabus |
Take a bus to travel 78 miles (126 km) from Liverpool to Birmingham. Megabus is the main travel company operating this journey. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Liverpool to Birmingham.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $3 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Liverpool and Birmingham. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
You can get from Liverpool to Birmingham by bus.
Traveling by bus is also the quickest way from Liverpool to Birmingham. It takes on average 3 h 15 min to travel this journey.
The Liverpool to Birmingham distance is around 78 miles (126 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Birmingham is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Liverpool and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liverpool to Birmingham:
The following travel company offer services from Liverpool to Birmingham:
Yes, there is a direct route available from Liverpool to Birmingham:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Birmingham as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Liverpool and Birmingham.
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