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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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Solihull to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £27, while a coach costs an average of £29.
Distance: 137 km
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£27 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Trains from Solihull to Liverpool run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 21:55. The fastest train covers the 137 km distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 137 km |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 5:25 |
Last train 21:55 |
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Best time to book 1 day |
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A major museum covering Liverpool’s global links, city life and transport, with family-friendly displays and broad local history.
An extensive museum of archaeology, world cultures and natural history, known for varied displays and free family visits.
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.
Historic pub famed for serving traditional scouse and classic British comfort food in a busy, characterful city-centre setting.
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.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; otherwise tip about 10%. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
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Liverpool Lime Street Station -> Liverpool ONE Bus Station, Liverpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Solihull 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 Solihull to Liverpool trains use the Solihull to Liverpool Lime Street station pair, with some services arriving at Liverpool South Parkway. Use this guide to compare Solihull and Liverpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Solihull 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 and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Solihull.
Wi-Fi is available at Solihull. ATMs are available at Solihull.
Ticket office support is available at Solihull. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Solihull: Parking, WC.
Available at Solihull: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Solihull: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Olton is 3 km from Solihull city centre. Public transport options include:
Olton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Olton.
Ticket office support is available at Olton. 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 Olton: Parking.
Available at Olton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Olton: 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 public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Widney Manor is 2 km from Solihull city centre. Public transport options include:
Widney Manor has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Widney Manor.
Ticket office support is available at Widney Manor. 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 Widney Manor: Parking.
Available at Widney Manor: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Widney Manor: 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 no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
Sandhills is 2 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Sandhills has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Sandhills.
Ticket office support is available at Sandhills. 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 Sandhills: Parking, WC.
Available at Sandhills: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sandhills: 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 accessed via lifts and ramps, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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