The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€28
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Trains per day
47
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 47 trains that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) on Fri, Jul 03, 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 03 the direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
On Fri, Jul 03 the slowest trains will take 1 h 36 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.
C169808:33 PM1h47Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:20 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€101One-way0 transfers
C169767:33 PM1h47Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:20 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€101One-way0 transfers
C169859:33 PM1h47Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:20 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€101One-way0 transfers
C169726:33 PM1h47Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)8:20 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€111One-way0 transfers
C169696:12 PM1h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€131One-way0 transfers
W33946 · W339506:04 AM1h33Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:37 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€601One-way1 transfer
C169492:12 PM1h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€161One-way0 transfers
C169441:12 PM1h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€191One-way0 transfers
C169696:12 PM1h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€131One-way0 transfers
C1692910:12 AM1h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:48 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 52m. 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: 126 km
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2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W33946 · W33950 | 6:04 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h33 | 7:37 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
C16913 | On time 6:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h40 | 7:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16915 | On time 6:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 8:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16917 | 7:10 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h38 | 8:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16918 | 7:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 9:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33878 · W34092+ G01138 | On time 7:40 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h53 | 9:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
C16920 | On time 8:10 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h38 | 9:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16923 | On time 8:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 10:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34170 · W33888+ G01144 | On time 8:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 10:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
C16925 | On time 9:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 10:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16927 | On time 9:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 11:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34119 · W34090+ W29866 | On time 9:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 11:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
C16929 | On time 10:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 11:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16932 | On time 10:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 12:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34182 · W34095+ W29871 | On time 10:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 12:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
C16934 | On time 11:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 12:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16936 | On time 11:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 1:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34094 · W33975+ W29877 | On time 11:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 1:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
C16939 | On time 12:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 1:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16942 | 12:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 2:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33894 · W34031+ W29882 | On time 12:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 2:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
C16944 | 1:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 2:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16947 | 1:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 3:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33949 · W34191+ G01150 | 1:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 3:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
C16949 | 2:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 3:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16951 | On time 2:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 4:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34165 · W34266+ W29895 | 2:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 4:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
C16954 | On time 3:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 4:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16956 | On time 3:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 5:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34163 · W34277+ G01159 | 3:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 5:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
C16959 | 4:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 5:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16962 | On time 4:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 6:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33877 · W34285+ W29908 | On time 4:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 6:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
C16964 | On time 5:10 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h38 | 6:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16967 | On time 5:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 7:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16967 · C17863 · W70176 | On time 5:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h09 | 8:42 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
W33917 · C01296+ G66587 | On time 5:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 7:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
C16969 | On time 6:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 7:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16972 | On time 6:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 8:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34121 · W34178+ G00766 | On time 6:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h54 | 8:37 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
W34121 · W34268 | On time 6:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h23 | 9:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
C16976 | On time 7:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 9:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34166 · W34161+ G66582 | 7:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h48 | 9:31 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
C17016+ W34219 | On time 8:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h58 | 10:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
C16980 | 8:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 10:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34025 · W34037 | On time 8:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h00 | 10:51 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
C16984 | 9:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 11:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 but you can travel from only €7 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 126 km distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 5:07 AM |
Last train 9:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Mersey Rail from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Mersey Rail trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Most Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
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