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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 an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Liverpool to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Liverpool to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Birmingham:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Birmingham costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
The journey is about 19m faster (1h 40m by train vs 1h 59m by car) and roughly $11 (€9) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($36 (€30) vs $46 (€39)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C16983
9:33 PM 1h45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 11:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- C16983
9:33 PM 1h45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 11:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
W333269:43 AM 1h38 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 11:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C16971
6:33 PM 1h45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 8:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $32 1 One-way 0 transfers - C16966
5:33 PM 1h45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 7:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $32 1 One-way 0 transfers - C16975
7:33 PM 1h45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 9:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus5:40 AM 2h45 Liverpool, Liverpool One 8:25 AM Birmingham $18 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus
3:25 PM 2h55 Liverpool, Liverpool One 6:20 PM Birmingham $24 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:30 PM 2h25 Liverpool, Liverpool One 8:55 PM Birmingham $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Birmingham:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Birmingham costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
- Around 40 buses per day.
- Around 22 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, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Mersey Rail to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 13 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains.
- 11 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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