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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£27
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
1 h 33 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
1 h 35 m
Trains on 03 Sept
48
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 48 trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM), including 29 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 36 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.
C1694713:331h47Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)15:20Birmingham New Street (BHM)£131One-way0 changes- C1694413:121h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)14:48Birmingham New Street (BHM)£131One-way0 changes
- C1694212:331h47Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)14:20Birmingham New Street (BHM)£131One-way0 changes
- C1698421:331h47Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)23:20Birmingham New Street (BHM)£131One-way0 changes
- C1694914:121h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)15:48Birmingham New Street (BHM)£131One-way0 changes
W33946 · W339506:041h33Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:37Birmingham New Street (BHM)£541One-way1 change- C169259:121h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:48Birmingham New Street (BHM)£171One-way0 changes
- C1694413:121h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)14:48Birmingham New Street (BHM)£131One-way0 changes
- C1693912:121h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)13:48Birmingham New Street (BHM)£161One-way0 changes
- C1693411:121h36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:48Birmingham New Street (BHM)£161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
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 an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 126 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM):
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Birmingham New Street (BHM) take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 41m.
The journey is about 11m faster (1h 51m by train vs 2h 2m by car) and roughly £19 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£18 vs £38). 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, 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
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16954 | On time 15:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 16:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16956 | On time 15:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 17:20 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34163 · W34277+ G01159 | 15:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 17:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C16959 | On time 16:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 17:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16962 | On time 16:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 18:20 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33877 · W34285+W29908 | On time 16:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 18:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C16964 | On time 17:10 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h38 | 18:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16967 | On time 17:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 19:20 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33917 · C01296+G66587 | On time 17:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 19:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C16969 | On time 18:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 19:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16972 | On time 18:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 20:20 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34121 · W34268 | On time 18:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h23 | 21:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W34121 · W34178+G00766 | On time 18:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h54 | 20:37 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C16976 | On time 19:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 21:20 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34166 · W34161+G66582 | 19:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h48 | 21:31 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C17016+W34219 | On time 20:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h58 | 22:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C16980 | 20:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 22:20 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34025 · W34037 | On time 20:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h00 | 22:51 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C16984 | 21:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 23:20 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 3 September | |||||
| W33943 · W33950 | 5:25 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h12 | 7:37 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
 C07913+W34252+G01003 | 5:38 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h19 | 8:57 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| W33946 · W33950 | 6:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h33 | 7:37 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| C16913 | 6:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h40 | 7:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16915 | 6:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 8:20 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16917 | 7:10 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h38 | 8:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16918 | 7:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 9:20 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33878 · W34092+G01138 | 7:40 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h53 | 9:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C16920 | 8:10 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h38 | 9:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16923 | 8:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 10:20 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34170 · W33888+G01144 | 8:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 10:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C16925 | 9:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 10:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16927 | 9:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 11:20 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34119 · W34090+W29866 | 9:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 11:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C16929 | 10:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 11:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16932 | 10:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 12:20 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34182 · W34095+W29871 | 10:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 12:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C16934 | 11:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 12:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16936 | 11:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 13:20 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34094 · W33975+W29877 | 11:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 13:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C16939 | 12:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 13:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16942 | 12:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 14:20 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33894 · W34031+W29882 | 12:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 14:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C16944 | 13:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 14:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16947 | 13:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 15:20 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33949 · W34191+G01150 | 13:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 15:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| C16949 | 14:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h36 | 15:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16951 | 14:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h47 | 16:20 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34165 · W34266+W29895 | 14:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h50 | 16:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
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Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 20:33. The fastest train covers the 126 km distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 5:07 |
Last train 20:33 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Mersey Rail from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Mersey Rail trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Most Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
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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