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Museum of Liverpool
A major museum covering Liverpool’s global links, city life and transport, with family-friendly displays and broad local history.
Cheapest price on 04 Oct
£16
Average ticket price on 04 Oct
£31
Fastest journey on 04 Oct
1 h 32 m
Average journey duration on 04 Oct
1 h 34 m
Trains on 04 Oct
29
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Liverpool will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Sun 04 Oct, we found 29 trains from Birmingham to Liverpool, including 13 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 40 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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C01310Trains from Birmingham to Liverpool run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 22:37. The fastest train covers the 126 km distance in 1h 24m.
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 24m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 22:37 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Liverpool trains for today, Saturday 3 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C18026 | On time 8:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 10:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00845+ W33506 | On time 8:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h34 | 10:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C17978 | On time 9:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h38 | 10:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01370 · W33386 | On time 9:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 11:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C17932 | On time 9:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 11:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00937+ W33477 | On time 9:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h34 | 11:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C17867 | On time 10:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h38 | 11:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33753 · W33616 | 10:08 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h56 | 12:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C17958 | 10:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 12:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G66713+ W33718 | On time 10:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h34 | 12:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C17858 | On time 11:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h38 | 12:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01371 · W33388 | On time 11:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 13:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C17766 | 11:35 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h42 | 13:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00892+ W33406 | On time 11:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h34 | 13:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C17969 | 12:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h38 | 13:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33799 · W33756 | On time 12:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 14:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C17956 | 12:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 14:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00942+ W33489 | On time 12:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h34 | 14:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C17980 | On time 13:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h38 | 14:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01373 · W33778 | 13:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 15:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C17844 | 13:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 15:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00899+ W33493 | On time 13:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h34 | 15:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C17850 | On time 14:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h38 | 15:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33797 · W33608 | On time 14:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 16:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C17763 | 14:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 16:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00949+ W33456 | On time 14:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h34 | 16:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C17973 | On time 15:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h38 | 16:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33795 · W33442 | On time 15:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 17:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C17930 | On time 15:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 17:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00904+ W33504 | 15:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h34 | 17:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C17976 | On time 16:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h38 | 17:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33798 · W33602 | On time 16:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 18:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C17957 | 16:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 18:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00944+ W33384 | On time 16:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h46 | 18:35 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C17861 | On time 17:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 18:47 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33796 · W33726 | On time 17:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 19:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C17767 | 17:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 19:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G66799+ W33486 | On time 17:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h34 | 19:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C17899 | On time 18:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h46 | 19:50 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33794 · W33523 | On time 18:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 20:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C17787 | On time 18:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 20:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00922+ W33485 | On time 18:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h34 | 20:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C17896 | On time 18:57 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h45 | 20:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00896+ C17896 | On time 19:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h41 | 20:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W33674 · W33432 | 19:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h59 | 21:06 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C17764 | 19:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 21:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G66835+ W33721 | On time 19:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h46 | 21:35 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W33758 · W33768 | On time 20:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h58 | 22:05 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W33758+ C17933 | On time 20:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h05 | 22:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W33758+ C17933+ G30647 | On time 20:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h17 | 22:24 Liverpool Central (LVC) | 2 changes | |
C17933 | On time 20:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h38 | 22:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33666 · W33790 | On time 21:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h39 | 22:46 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W33666+ G38653+ C00606 | On time 21:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h32 | 23:39 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 2 changes | |
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A major museum covering Liverpool’s global links, city life and transport, with family-friendly displays and broad local history.
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A waterfront gallery with British art, decorative works and changing exhibitions in a landmark dockside building.
Liverpool’s revived dock complex with museums, waterfront walks, historic warehouses and some of the city’s best views.
A compact central quarter known for independent shops, street art, music venues and a lively creative atmosphere.
A broad Georgian street lined with cultural venues, gardens and major civic buildings, ideal for a scenic walk.
A hearty beef stew with root vegetables, long linked to Liverpool’s dockworkers and home cooking. It is one of the city’s best-known traditional dishes.
A lighter local variation of scouse made with lamb or mutton, potatoes and vegetables. It reflects older Liverpool home-style cooking traditions.
A local bakery favourite made from leftover cake pieces bound with sweet filling and covered in icing or chocolate. It is strongly associated with Liverpool bakeries.
Refined modern British tasting menus in an intimate, polished setting. A strong choice for a special meal in central Liverpool.
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Long-established seafood restaurant known for fresh fish, shellfish and a smart but relaxed dining room near the waterfront.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while buses, trains and attractions can still add up in peak periods.
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Liverpool Lime Street Station -> Liverpool ONE Bus Station, Liverpool
Trains from Birmingham to Liverpool operate every day, throughout the week. The earliest departure is at 8:01 a.m and the last train is at approximately 9:36 p.m. There are two services per hour, which are usually direct. The journey takes from 1 hour 34 minutes. The main providers are London Midland, and Virgin trains.
Departure Station: Trains from Birmingham to Liverpool depart from Birmingham New Street Station, which is on Station Street. The station has five entrances: two are accessed via the short stay car park, one is at the drop-off point, one is on Stephenson Road, and the other is on Victoria Square. The station is located approximately 0.8 miles from Birmingham centre. The journey takes about 9 minutes from the centre by bus and about 17 minutes on foot.
Arrival Station: Trains from Birmingham to Liverpool arrive at Liverpool Lime Street Station, which is situated on Lime Street. The station features bicycle racks, a short stay car park on Skelhome Street, and a long stay car park on Lord Nelson Street. In addition, there are taxi ranks at the car parks. Buses to the city centre are available opposite the station at Elliot Street. All bus services travel to the central Liverpool ONE bus station. The journey takes about 5 minutes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Liverpool 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Liverpool trains use the Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street station pair, with some services arriving at Liverpool South Parkway. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Liverpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
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 storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
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 options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
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.
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
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 options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
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 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.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Liverpool South Parkway is 8 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool South Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool South Parkway. 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Parking, WC.
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool South Parkway: 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” Platforms are accessible via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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: Yes.
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 options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
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