Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) train with West Midlands Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£13

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£17

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

1 h 26 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

1 h 36 m

Trains on 18 Sept

5

Distance

118 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.

Fast trains

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 5 trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY), including 5 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 118 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 59 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.

  • West Midlands Trains
    10:341h32
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    12:06Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • West Midlands Trains
    19:341h32
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    21:06Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)
    £161One-way
    0 changes
  • West Midlands Trains
    16:041h26
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    17:30Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)
    £171One-way
    0 changes
  • West Midlands Trains
    13:341h32
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    15:06Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)
    £171One-way
    0 changes
  • West Midlands Trains
    17:071h59
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    19:06Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)
    £201One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £33.

Distance: 118 km

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Most popular
Train
Coach
Driving

£33

Average Price

£20

Average Price

Cheapest

£36

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 57m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 27m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 19m

Average total duration

2h 49m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 0m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

West Midlands Trains

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) is a coach with an average price of £20.

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY):

A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) costing on average £33.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 27m.

Other travel options to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 33m faster (1h 27m by train vs 2h 0m by car) and roughly £3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£33 vs £36). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Direct services run with West Midlands Trains.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) train times

The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
West Midlands Trains5:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h32
7:06 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 changesdirect
West Midlands Trains6:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h32
8:06 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 changesdirect
West Midlands Trains8:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h32
10:06 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 changesdirect
West Midlands Trains10:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h26
11:30 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 changesdirect
West Midlands Trains13:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h32
15:06 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 changesdirect
West Midlands Trains14:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h32
16:06 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 changesdirect
Avanti West Coast15:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h46
16:53 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 changesdirect
West Midlands Trains17:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h32
19:06 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 changesdirect
West Midlands Trains19:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1h59
21:06 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)

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Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 11:34. The fastest train covers the 118 km distance in 1h 14m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Distance
118 km
Average train duration
1h 27m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Trains per day
11
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
1h 14m
First train
5:34
Last train
11:34
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sun
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8

Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

West Midlands Trains

About
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average West Midlands Trains Duration
1h 21m
Cheapest West Midlands Trains Price
£13
West Midlands Trains frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Avanti West Coast Duration
1h 14m
Cheapest Avanti West Coast Price
£27
Avanti West Coast frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) 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 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £13, while the average price tends to be around £33.
The train journey from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) covers a distance of 118 km and takes approximately 1h 14m. Trains run 11 per day.
The train distance from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) is 118 km.
The first train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) leaves at 5:34.
The last train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) departs at 11:34.
Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) run approximately 11 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY).
Yes, there is a direct train between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Liverpool South Parkway (LPY). The service operates 6 times per day, provided by West Midlands Trains.
To get from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY).
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) is by coach, costing approximately £8.
Booking trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkway primarily passes through urban and industrial areas, with occasional views of the English countryside, offering limited scenic appeal.
Yes, a day trip from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkway is feasible. The journey takes 1h 14m, covering a distance of 118 km. Trains run 8 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Liverpool South Parkway (LPY)

Most Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) trains use the Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Birmingham
Arrival train stations in Liverpool
Birmingham New StreetStation Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre

Bus16 · 7m · £2 · every ~27 min

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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