How much does a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Liverpool cost?

The average train ticket price from Birmingham to Liverpool is R 610. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Liverpool is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Birmingham to Liverpool?

A train trip between Birmingham and Liverpool is around 1h 33m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 127 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between Birmingham and Liverpool?

The number of trains from Birmingham to Liverpool can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 21. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Birmingham to Liverpool by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Birmingham to Liverpool?

When taking the train from Birmingham to Liverpool, you can travel comfortably and safely with West Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast.

Train Birmingham to Liverpool from R 283

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Liverpool on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:34	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	17:06	Liverpool South Parkway	Cheapest
Train	16:04	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	17:30	Liverpool South Parkway	Fastest
Train	16:34	Birmingham New Street	1h 31m	18:05	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	16:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	18:04	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	17:04	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	18:30	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	16:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	18:04	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	15:34	Birmingham New Street	1h 43m	17:17	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	16:04	Birmingham New Street	1h 38m	17:42	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Liverpool on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:04	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	16:30	Liverpool South Parkway	Cheapest
Train	07:04	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	08:30	Liverpool South Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:34	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	09:06	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	08:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	10:04	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	08:04	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	09:30	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	08:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	10:04	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	08:34	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	10:06	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	15:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	17:04	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Liverpool on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:34	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	14:07	Liverpool South Parkway	Cheapest
Train	10:34	Birmingham New Street	1h 31m	12:05	Liverpool South Parkway	Fastest
Train	09:32	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	11:05	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	12:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	14:04	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	11:34	Birmingham New Street	1h 31m	13:05	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	12:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	14:04	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	13:34	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	15:07	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	15:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	17:04	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Liverpool on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	08:30	Liverpool South Parkway	CheapestFastest
Train	07:34	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	09:06	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	07:51	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	09:23	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	07:57	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	09:30	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	07:51	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	09:23	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	08:34	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	10:06	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	15:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	17:04	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	15:04	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	16:30	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Liverpool on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	08:30	Liverpool South Parkway	CheapestFastest
Train	07:34	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	09:06	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	07:51	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	09:23	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	07:57	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	09:30	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	07:51	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	09:23	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	08:34	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	10:06	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	15:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	17:04	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	15:04	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	16:30	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Liverpool on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	08:30	Liverpool South Parkway	CheapestFastest
Train	07:34	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	09:06	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	07:51	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	09:23	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	07:57	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	09:30	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	07:51	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	09:23	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	08:34	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	10:06	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	15:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	17:04	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	15:04	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	16:30	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Liverpool on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	08:30	Liverpool South Parkway	CheapestFastest
Train	07:34	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	09:06	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	07:51	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	09:23	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	07:57	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	09:30	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	07:51	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	09:23	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	08:34	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	10:06	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	15:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	17:04	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	15:04	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	16:30	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Liverpool on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	08:30	Liverpool South Parkway	CheapestFastest
Train	07:34	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	09:06	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	07:51	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	09:23	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	07:57	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	09:30	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	07:51	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	09:23	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	08:34	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	10:06	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	15:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	17:04	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	15:04	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	16:30	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:53 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Liverpool

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Liverpool. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 215, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

127 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 180 - R 687	Average duration3h 3m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 301 - R 1 788	Average duration1h 33m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 215 - R 350	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Train Companies

West Midlands Railway

2.5/55 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Birmingham - Liverpool

How much does a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Liverpool cost?
The average train ticket price from Birmingham to Liverpool is R 610. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Liverpool is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Birmingham to Liverpool?
A train trip between Birmingham and Liverpool is around 1h 33m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 127 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Birmingham and Liverpool?
The number of trains from Birmingham to Liverpool can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 21. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Birmingham to Liverpool by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Birmingham to Liverpool?
When taking the train from Birmingham to Liverpool, you can travel comfortably and safely with West Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/11

R 940

13/11

R 939

Today

R 930

15/11

R 385

16/11

R 418

17/11

R 289

18/11

R 283

19/11

R 290

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Liverpool was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 283

To 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 R 283 to R 1 666 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 R 283, which is on 2025-11-18.

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.