4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Birmingham
- Cheapest price on Nov 15
- €15
- Average ticket price on Nov 15
- €41
- Fastest journey on Nov 15
- 1 h 38 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 15
- 1 h 44 m
- Trains on Nov 15
- 36
- Distance
- 126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Birmingham will cost around €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
On Sun, Nov 15, we found 36 trains from Liverpool to Birmingham, including 13 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 15 the direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 38 m .
On Sun, Nov 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 45 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.
C169839:33 PM 1h45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 11:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €15 1 One-way 0 transfers- C16979
8:33 PM 1h45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 10:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €15 1 One-way 0 transfers - C16975
7:33 PM 1h45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 9:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €17 1 One-way 0 transfers - C16971
6:33 PM 1h45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 8:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €21 1 One-way 0 transfers - C16966
5:33 PM 1h45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 7:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
W333269:43 AM 1h38 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 11:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €49 1 One-way 0 transfers- C16975
7:33 PM 1h45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 9:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €17 1 One-way 0 transfers - C16971
6:33 PM 1h45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 8:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €21 1 One-way 0 transfers - C16937
11:33 AM 1h45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 1:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €30 1 One-way 0 transfers - C16966
5:33 PM 1h45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 7:18 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Birmingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool to Birmingham run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 22:43. The fastest train covers the 126 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 10:43 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 7 days |
Live departures
Liverpool to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Birmingham trains for today, Saturday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W33607+C16911 | 5:25 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h54 | 7:19 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| W33785 · W33537 | 6:04 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h31 | 7:35 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| C16914 | 6:07 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h42 | 7:49 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16916 | 6:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 8:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33393 · W33646+ W29850 | 6:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 8:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| W33448+G00776 | 7:09 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h46 | 8:55 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
| C16919 | 7:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 9:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33403 · W33401+G01139 | 7:40 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h53 | 9:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| C16921 | 8:10 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h38 | 9:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16924 | 8:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 10:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16926 | 9:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 10:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16928 | 9:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 11:20 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16930 | 10:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 11:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16933 | 10:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 12:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16935 | 11:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 12:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16938 | 11:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 1:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33430 · W33471+W29876 | 11:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 1:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| C16940 | 12:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 1:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16943 | 12:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 2:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33688 · W33459+W29881 | 12:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 2:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| C16945 | 1:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 2:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16948 | 1:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 3:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33748 · W33447+G01149 | 1:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 3:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| C16950 | 2:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 3:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33747 · W33433+W29893+ G30906 | 2:28 PM Liverpool Central (LVC) | 2h05 | 4:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3 transfers | |
| C16953 | 2:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 4:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33747 · W33433+W29893 | 2:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 4:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| C16955 | 3:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 4:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16958 | 3:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 5:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33429 · W33731+G01157 | 3:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 5:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| C16960 | 4:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 5:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16963 | 4:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 6:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33737 · W33714+W29906 | 4:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 6:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| C16965 | 5:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 6:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16968 | 5:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 7:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33580 · W33638+G66588 | 5:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 7:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| C16970 | 6:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 7:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16973 | 6:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 8:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33524 · W33458+G66590 | 6:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 8:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
| C16974 | 7:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 8:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16977 | 7:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 9:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16978 | 8:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 9:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16981 | 8:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 10:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C17893 | 9:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h39 | 10:51 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C16804 | 9:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 11:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Trains from Liverpool to Birmingham
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Liverpool to Birmingham
Most Liverpool to Birmingham trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham Snow Hill. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Birmingham 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 Liverpool Central from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Central train station facilities and services
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Liverpool James Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool James Street is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool James Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool James Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool James Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool James Street. ATMs are available at Liverpool James Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool James Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool James Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool James Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool James Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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.
Getting to Birmingham Snow Hill from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Snow Hill train station facilities and services
Birmingham Snow Hill has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Snow Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Birmingham International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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