The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Liverpool
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Trains per day
12
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 £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 12 trains that leave Birmingham for Liverpool every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 41 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 Birmingham to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Liverpool 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 55m. 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 coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 126 km
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Live departures
Birmingham to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Liverpool trains for today, Thursday 19 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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C74762+ W03088 | On time 11:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h34 | 13:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W05252 | On time 12:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h38 | 13:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W02929 · W02660 | On time 12:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 14:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W05254 | On time 12:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 14:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05257 | On time 13:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 14:47 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01379 · W02658 | On time 13:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 15:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W05259 | On time 13:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 15:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C74972+ W03087 | On time 13:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h34 | 15:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W05262 | 14:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h38 | 15:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L02376 · W02655 | On time 14:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 16:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W05265 | 14:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 16:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05267 | 15:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h38 | 16:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W01944 · W02652 | On time 15:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 17:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W05269 | 15:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 17:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C74975+ W03084 | On time 15:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h34 | 17:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W05272 | On time 16:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h38 | 17:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L02377 · W02649 | On time 16:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 18:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W05275 | 16:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 18:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75003+ L02219 | On time 16:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h46 | 18:35 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W05277 | On time 17:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h38 | 18:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W02924 · L02221 | On time 17:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h58 | 19:05 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W05279 | 17:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 19:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C74978+ L02223 | On time 17:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h34 | 19:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W05282 | On time 18:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h45 | 19:49 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L02379 · L02225 | On time 18:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h58 | 20:05 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W05285 | On time 18:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 20:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C74981+ L02227 | On time 18:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h34 | 20:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W02922 · W02641 | On time 19:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h59 | 21:06 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W05288 | On time 19:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 21:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75000+ W03076 | On time 19:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h34 | 21:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W01986 · W02637 | 20:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 22:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W05291 | On time 20:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 22:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C74984+ L02231 | 20:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h44 | 22:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C72368+ W02469 · W02633 | 21:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h04 | 23:05 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 changes | |
W01983+ W05294 | On time 21:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h10 | 23:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W05294 | On time 21:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 23:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
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C72293+ W05232 | On time 08:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h41 | 09:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W02933 · W02672 | On time 08:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h56 | 10:03 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W05234 | On time 08:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 10:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C74966+ L02208 | On time 08:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h34 | 10:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W05237 | On time 08:57 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h45 | 10:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72297+ W05237 | On time 09:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h41 | 10:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
L02369 · W02669 | On time 09:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 11:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W05240 | On time 09:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 11:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W05242 | On time 10:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h38 | 11:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
W01952 · W03091 | On time 10:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 12:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W05244 | On time 10:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h43 | 12:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C74968+ L02212 | On time 10:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h34 | 12:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Liverpool
Trains from Birmingham to Liverpool run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 4 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 38m.
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 22:37 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Merseyrail, Cross Country from Birmingham to Liverpool trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Merseyrail, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Liverpool from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Birmingham to 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.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Birmingham to Liverpool?
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.
FAQs: Birmingham to Liverpool train
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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Liverpool
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:00 - 21:00 Friday 06:00 - 23:00 Saturday 07:00 - 23:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 None
- Car Park: Birmingham Snow Hill (Council Managed)
- 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
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 3 and also on Platform 2. The Gents toilets are located on Platform 2 and Platform 3. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1 and 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The toilet facilities are only available from the first to last service.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Bus Stop SH4, at the front of the station on Colmore Row.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 00:10 Saturday 05:55 - 23:55 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Flower stall
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are located on Platform 1 and between platforms 3 & 4.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Between Platforms 2 and 3 at the south end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: This station is not usually served by rail replacement buses, due to difficult road access. Replacement buses stop at Birmingham Snow Hill station.
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- 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.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:25 - 00:16 Sunday 07:45 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located next to the public toilets on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Next to Mail entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: 32 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool 1
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:51 - 00:16 Saturday 05:51 - 00:16 Sunday 07:51 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: shelter by station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stand 4, located in the main concourse area
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