The cheapest and fastest coaches from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Buses per day
39
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap coach 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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 39 buses that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 126 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 35 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.
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Compare train and coach 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 coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 126 km
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3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) coaches for today, Sunday 22 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX171 · NX120 | Delayed 21:27 06:47Liverpool, Botanic Park | 3h23 | 10:10 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX171 · NX121 | Delayed 21:27 09:32Liverpool, Botanic Park | 4h23 | 13:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX171 · NX120 | Delayed 21:27 12:17Liverpool, Botanic Park | 3h38 | 15:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX171 · NX120 | On time 14:58 Liverpool, University | 3h27 | 18:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX171 · NX120 | Delayed 21:27 15:02Liverpool, Botanic Park | 3h23 | 18:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 15:25 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 2h55 | 18:20 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 · NX121 | 16:32 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 3h23 | 19:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX171 · NX120 | On time 17:48 Liverpool, University | 4h07 | 21:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX171 · NX120 | Delayed 21:27 17:52Liverpool, Botanic Park | 4h03 | 21:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX170 · NX120 | On time 19:27 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 3h28 | 22:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX171 · NX422 | 21:23 Liverpool, University | 5h07 | 02:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX171 · NX422 | On time 21:27 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 5h03 | 02:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX423 | 23:40 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 2h50 | 02:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:45 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 2h35 | 02:20 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
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NX421 | 01:45 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 2h50 | 04:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 · NX181 | On time 02:40 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 3h45 | 06:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX170 · NX181 | 02:45 Liverpool, University | 3h40 | 06:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX170 · NX181 | 02:48 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 3h37 | 06:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 05:40 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 2h45 | 08:25 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 · NX120 | Delayed 10:10 06:20Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 3h40 | 11:00 11:00Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX171 · NX120 | Delayed 06:28 Liverpool, University | 3h32 | 11:00 11:00Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX171 · NX120 | Delayed 06:32 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 3h28 | 11:00 11:00Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX551 | 06:35 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 3h50 | 10:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 · NX120 | On time 07:50 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 4h35 | 12:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX170 · NX120 | On time 07:58 Liverpool, University | 4h27 | 12:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX170 · NX120 | On time 08:02 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 4h23 | 12:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 09:05 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 2h55 | 12:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX171 · NX121 | 09:28 Liverpool, University | 4h27 | 13:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX171 · NX121 | 09:32 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 4h23 | 13:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 3h15 | 14:05 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 0 changesdirect | |
NX170 · NX120 | On time 10:58 Liverpool, University | 3h57 | 14:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX170 · NX120 | On time 11:02 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 3h53 | 14:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX171 · NX120 | On time 12:13 Liverpool, University | 3h42 | 15:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX171 · NX120 | On time 12:17 Liverpool, Botanic Park | 3h38 | 15:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX170 · NX121 | On time 16:05 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 3h55 | 20:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Buses from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 35 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:40, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 126 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 126 km |
Average bus duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 05:40 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Arriva UK from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)You can travel by bus between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Arriva UK for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) by coach. 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 coach, 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.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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