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What is the best way to travel from Birmingham to Liverpool?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains and Carpool to Liverpool from Birmingham. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 6 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
1h 50m
£6
£8
114
Train
1h 38m
£12
£21
88

What is the cheapest way to reach Liverpool from Birmingham?

You can reach Liverpool with just £6 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Wednesday
from £7
Thursday
from £6
Friday
from £7
Saturday
from £6
Sunday
from £7
Monday
from £6
Tuesday
from £6

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    2h 30m
    0
    09:10
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    11:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 45m
    0
    11:25
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    14:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 55m
    0
    14:15
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    17:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    2h 0m
    0
    23:40
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    01:40
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • West Midlands Trains
    2h 28m
    0
    05:49
    Birmingham
    Lea Hall Station
    08:17
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £12
  • West Midlands Trains
    3h 2m
    0
    07:15
    Birmingham
    Wythall Train Station
    10:17
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £12
  • CrossCountry
    1h 41m
    0
    08:01
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    09:42
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £41
  • CrossCountry
    1h 47m
    0
    08:30
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:17
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £41

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    2h 30m
    0
    09:10
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    11:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    2h 45m
    0
    11:25
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    14:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    2h 55m
    0
    14:15
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    17:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    20:40
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    23:55
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • West Midlands Trains
    1h 43m
    0
    05:34
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    07:17
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £12
  • West Midlands Trains
    1h 43m
    0
    08:34
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:17
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £12
  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 54m
    0
    04:56
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    06:50
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £15
  • CrossCountry
    1h 41m
    0
    08:01
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    09:42
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £24

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    2h 45m
    0
    11:25
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    14:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    3h 5m
    0
    16:20
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    19:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 40m
    0
    03:25
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    06:05
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    20:40
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    23:55
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • West Midlands Trains
    1h 43m
    0
    05:34
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    07:17
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £12
  • West Midlands Trains
    1h 43m
    0
    06:34
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    08:17
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £12
  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 54m
    0
    04:56
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    06:50
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £20
  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 10m
    0
    20:07
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    22:17
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £20

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    2h 30m
    0
    09:10
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    11:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    2h 55m
    0
    14:15
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    17:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    3h 5m
    0
    16:20
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    19:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    20:25
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    23:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    2h 40m
    0
    03:25
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    06:05
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 30m
    0
    09:10
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    11:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 45m
    0
    11:25
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    14:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    2h 0m
    0
    23:40
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    01:40
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    2h 55m
    0
    14:15
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    17:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    3h 5m
    0
    16:20
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    19:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    2h 30m
    0
    09:10
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    11:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • National Express
    1h 50m
    0
    18:05
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    19:55
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • West Midlands Trains
    2h 28m
    0
    05:49
    Birmingham
    Lea Hall Station
    08:17
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £12

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    20:50
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    23:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    23:40
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    02:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    1h 50m
    0
    20:50
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    22:40
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    2h 40m
    0
    03:25
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    06:05
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • West Midlands Trains
    1h 43m
    0
    05:34
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    07:17
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £12
  • West Midlands Trains
    1h 38m
    0
    07:04
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    08:42
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £12
  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 10m
    0
    19:07
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    21:17
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £17
  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 10m
    0
    16:07
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    18:17
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £20

What are the fastest trips from Birmingham to Liverpool?

You can get to Liverpool from Birmingham in just 1h 38m with a Train from West Midlands Trains. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Wednesday
from 1h 41m
Thursday
from 1h 41m
Friday
from 1h 41m
Saturday
from 2h 0m
Sunday
from 2h 0m
Monday
from 1h 50m
Tuesday
from 1h 38m

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • CrossCountry
    1h 41m
    0
    08:01
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    09:42
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £41
  • CrossCountry
    1h 47m
    0
    08:30
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:17
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £41
  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 57m
    0
    12:07
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    14:04
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £42
  • West Midlands Trains
    2h 28m
    0
    05:49
    Birmingham
    Lea Hall Station
    08:17
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £12
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    2h 0m
    0
    23:40
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    01:40
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    23:40
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    02:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    2h 30m
    0
    09:10
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    11:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 45m
    0
    11:25
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    14:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • CrossCountry
    1h 41m
    0
    08:01
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    09:42
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £24
  • West Midlands Trains
    1h 43m
    0
    05:34
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    07:17
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £12
  • West Midlands Trains
    1h 43m
    0
    08:34
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:17
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £12
  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 54m
    0
    04:56
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    06:50
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £15
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    2h 0m
    0
    23:40
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    01:40
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    2h 30m
    0
    09:10
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    11:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    2h 45m
    0
    11:25
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    14:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    2h 55m
    0
    14:15
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    17:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • CrossCountry
    1h 41m
    0
    08:01
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    09:42
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £27
  • West Midlands Trains
    1h 43m
    0
    05:34
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    07:17
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £12
  • West Midlands Trains
    1h 43m
    0
    06:34
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    08:17
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £12
  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 54m
    0
    04:56
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    06:50
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £20
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    1h 50m
    0
    20:50
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    22:40
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    2h 40m
    0
    03:25
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    06:05
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    2h 45m
    0
    11:25
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    14:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    3h 5m
    0
    16:20
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    19:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    2h 0m
    0
    11:50
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    13:50
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    2h 30m
    0
    09:10
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    11:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    2h 55m
    0
    14:15
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    17:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    3h 5m
    0
    16:20
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    19:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    2h 0m
    0
    23:40
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    01:40
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    23:40
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    02:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    2h 30m
    0
    09:10
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    11:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 40m
    0
    03:25
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    06:05
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    1h 50m
    0
    18:05
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    19:55
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    1h 50m
    0
    20:50
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    22:40
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    2h 30m
    0
    09:10
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    11:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
  • FlixBus
    2h 55m
    0
    14:15
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    17:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6
  • Fastest Trains Monday

  • West Midlands Trains
    2h 28m
    0
    05:49
    Birmingham
    Lea Hall Station
    08:17
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £12

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • West Midlands Trains
    1h 38m
    0
    07:04
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    08:42
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £12
  • CrossCountry
    1h 41m
    0
    08:01
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    09:42
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £24
  • West Midlands Trains
    1h 43m
    0
    05:34
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    07:17
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £12
  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 10m
    0
    19:07
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    21:17
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £17
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    1h 50m
    0
    20:50
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    22:40
    Liverpool
    Edge Lane Drive
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    20:50
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    23:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £6
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    23:40
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    02:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £6
  • FlixBus
    2h 30m
    0
    09:10
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    11:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £7
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Birmingham to Liverpool

What are the most popular stations in Birmingham and Liverpool?

In Birmingham, you will usually depart from New Street Train Station, Moor Street or Great Charles St Queensway, while in Liverpool you will be arriving at James Street Station, Lime Street Station or One Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Liverpool from Birmingham? With 8 connections between 6 Bus, Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Birmingham and Liverpool, you can pay as low as £6 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from West Midlands Trains: you will get to Liverpool in just 1h 38m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Birmingham and Liverpool are FlixBus, National Express and West Midlands Trains, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Birmingham and Liverpool is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Erdington or to Birkenhead, and look at flights from Birmingham Airport, and landing at Blackpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Birmingham to Liverpool?

The most popular companies between Birmingham and Liverpool, are FlixBus, National Express and West Midlands Trains. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and National Express

Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry

All you need to know when you travel from Birmingham to Liverpool

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Birmingham to Liverpool. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Birmingham to Liverpool

How can I reach Liverpool from Birmingham?

Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Bus, Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Liverpool from Birmingham.

How far is Liverpool from Birmingham?

The distance between Birmingham and Liverpool is 126.3 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Birmingham and Liverpool?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 4 kgs, a car 21 kgs, and a flight 31 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Birmingham to Liverpool?

You can get to Liverpool with just £6 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Liverpool?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Liverpool in just 1h 38m with a Train from West Midlands Trains.

More routes to Birmingham and to Liverpool

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Birmingham and to Liverpool. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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