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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 prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. 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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€34 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Liverpool to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool to Birmingham
Travel to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Liverpool to Birmingham.
There are 2 travel options from Liverpool to Birmingham: train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Birmingham from Liverpool is by taking a coach, which costs on average €6.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Liverpool to Birmingham:
A coach is €3 less than a train with an average ticket price of €10 from Liverpool to Birmingham.
The fastest way to get to Birmingham from Liverpool is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 33 min.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Getting to Birmingham by coach takes 2 h 10 min on average.
The distance between Liverpool and Birmingham is around 126 km.
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Birmingham is:
- 22 coaches a day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Liverpool and Birmingham as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Liverpool to Birmingham:
- Coaches mostly depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street and arrive in Birmingham New Street.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Liverpool to Birmingham:
- You can travel by coach to Birmingham from Liverpool with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus or Arriva North West, and you can find FlixBus Liverpool to Birmingham tickets for €6 on Omio.
- You can go to Birmingham from Liverpool by train with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales or Merseyrail. You'll see cheap train tickets for €10 with West Midlands Trains from Liverpool to Birmingham on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Liverpool to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 7 direct coaches a day to Birmingham with National Express or FlixBus.
- You can check for a direct train to Birmingham with West Midlands Trains with 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Birmingham tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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