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

The average train ticket price from Liverpool to Birmingham is R 414. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Liverpool to Birmingham 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 Liverpool to Birmingham?

A train trip between Liverpool and Birmingham is around 1h 37m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 24m. This is the time it takes to travel the 127 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between Liverpool and Birmingham?

The number of trains from Liverpool to Birmingham 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 Liverpool to Birmingham by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Liverpool to Birmingham?

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

Train Liverpool to Birmingham from R 287

Next train departures

Next departures from Liverpool to Birmingham on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:33	Liverpool Lime Street	1h 45m	17:18	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	09:24	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 24m	10:48	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:20	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 28m	08:48	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:43	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 37m	09:20	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:22	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 26m	09:48	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:43	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 37m	10:20	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	09:43	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 37m	11:20	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	15:24	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 24m	16:48	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Liverpool to Birmingham on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:43	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 37m	17:20	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	09:24	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 24m	10:48	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:43	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 37m	09:20	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:21	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 27m	09:48	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:43	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 37m	10:20	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	09:43	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 37m	11:20	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	15:24	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 24m	16:48	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	16:24	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 24m	17:48	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Liverpool to Birmingham on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:43	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 35m	21:18	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	10:43	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 35m	12:18	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	11:43	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 35m	13:18	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	09:43	Liverpool Lime Street	1h 38m	11:21	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	15:43	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 35m	17:18	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	09:43	Liverpool Lime Street	1h 38m	11:21	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	16:43	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 35m	18:18	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	15:43	Liverpool Lime Street	2h 23m	18:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Liverpool to Birmingham on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:24	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 24m	16:48	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	09:24	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 24m	10:48	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:20	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 28m	08:48	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:43	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 37m	09:20	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:22	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 26m	09:48	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:43	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 37m	10:20	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	09:43	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 37m	11:20	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	15:43	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 35m	17:18	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Liverpool to Birmingham on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:24	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 24m	16:48	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	09:24	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 24m	10:48	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:20	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 28m	08:48	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:43	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 37m	09:20	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:22	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 26m	09:48	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:43	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 37m	10:20	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	09:43	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 37m	11:20	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	15:43	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 35m	17:18	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Liverpool to Birmingham on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:24	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 24m	16:48	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	09:24	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 24m	10:48	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:20	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 28m	08:48	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:43	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 37m	09:20	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:22	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 26m	09:48	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:43	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 37m	10:20	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	09:43	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 37m	11:20	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	15:43	Liverpool South Parkway	1h 35m	17:18	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:02 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Liverpool to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just R 213, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2hAverage duration

127 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 179 - R 774	Average duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 298 - R 1 603	Average duration1h 37m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 213 - R 377	Average duration2h	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

Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Avanti West Coast ticket prices on this trip start at R 987

Avanti West Coast Liverpool Birmingham recent customer reviews

Train cancelled with prior warning, just bad znd inacceptable.

Sid B.

2 January 2025

Transport for Wales

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Liverpool - Birmingham

How much does a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Birmingham cost?
The average train ticket price from Liverpool to Birmingham is R 414. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Liverpool to Birmingham 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 Liverpool to Birmingham?
A train trip between Liverpool and Birmingham is around 1h 37m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 24m. This is the time it takes to travel the 127 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Liverpool and Birmingham?
The number of trains from Liverpool to Birmingham 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 Liverpool to Birmingham by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Liverpool to Birmingham?
When taking the train from Liverpool to Birmingham, you can travel comfortably and safely with West Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/11

R 287

12/11

R 287

Today

R 287

14/11

R 319

15/11

R 383

16/11

R 383

17/11

R 287

18/11

R 288

The cheapest trip from Liverpool to Birmingham was searched and found on 11 Nov 2025 with a price of R 287

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Liverpool to Birmingham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 287 to R 1 492 for a train ticket from Liverpool to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 287, which is on 2025-11-17.

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.