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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Birmingham New Street | Liverpool South Parkway | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Birmingham New Street | Liverpool South Parkway | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Birmingham New Street | Liverpool South Parkway | No tags | ||||
| Train | Birmingham New Street | Liverpool South Parkway | No tags | ||||
| Train | Birmingham New Street | Liverpool South Parkway | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to Liverpool
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Liverpool. The journey takes about 3 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Liverpool by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Liverpool?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Liverpool start at $14. The average price for this train route is around $44. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Birmingham to Liverpool?
The average train trip from Birmingham to Liverpool takes 1h 38m and covers 127 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 25m and is operated by West Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Liverpool route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 16 trains available per day, including services from West Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Liverpool?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Liverpool departs at 7:04am. The latest train departs at 9:07pm.
What is the best train operator from Birmingham to Liverpool?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Liverpool?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Avanti West Coast has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to Liverpool?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Birmingham to Liverpool?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Liverpool was searched and found on Mar 27, 2026 with a price of $24To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Liverpool, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $24 to $137 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Liverpool based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2026-03-27.
Usually Avanti West Coast will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
