Cheapest price
€16
Average price
€40
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Liverpool will cost around €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
Of the 4 trains that leave Birmingham for Liverpool on Thu, Jun 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
On Thu, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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.
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 €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€40 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
2h 23m Average duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() | On time 7:01 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h41 | 8:42 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 7:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h56 | 9:03 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 7:34 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 9:17 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:57 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h45 | 9:42 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 21:34 |
You can travel by train between Birmingham and Liverpool with West Midlands Trains, Virgin Trains and CrossCountry for as low as €13. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Train information from Birmingham to Liverpool with West Midlands Trains:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Birmingham New Street, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Liverpool Lime Street, located 0.4 miles (732 m) away from the city centre.
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