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

The average train ticket price from Birmingham to Liverpool is $35. The best way to find 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 79 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains 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 have layovers. 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.

What are the best sights and things to do in Liverpool?

Once in Liverpool, you can explore the city. The top sights and things to do are Mendips - John Lennon Home, Another Place, Tate Liverpool, Knowsley Safari Park, Pier Head.

Train Birmingham to Liverpool from $17

Next train departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Liverpool on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:34pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	5:06pm	Liverpool South Parkway	Cheapest
Train	4:04pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	5:30pm	Liverpool South Parkway	Fastest
Train	4:34pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 31m	6:05pm	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	4:07pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	6:04pm	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	5:04pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	6:30pm	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	4:07pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	6:04pm	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	3:34pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 43m	5:17pm	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	4:04pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 38m	5:42pm	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Liverpool on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:04pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	4:30pm	Liverpool South Parkway	Cheapest
Train	7:04am	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	8:30am	Liverpool South Parkway	Fastest
Train	7:34am	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	9:06am	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	8:07am	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	10:04am	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	8:04am	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	9:30am	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	8:07am	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	10:04am	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	8:34am	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	10:06am	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	3:07pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	5:04pm	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Liverpool on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:34pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	2:07pm	Liverpool South Parkway	Cheapest
Train	10:34am	Birmingham New Street	1h 31m	12:05pm	Liverpool South Parkway	Fastest
Train	9:32am	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	11:05am	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	12:07pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	2:04pm	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	11:34am	Birmingham New Street	1h 31m	1:05pm	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	12:07pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	2:04pm	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	1:34pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	3:07pm	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	3:07pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	5:04pm	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Liverpool on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:04am	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	8:30am	Liverpool South Parkway	CheapestFastest
Train	7:34am	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	9:06am	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	7:51am	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	9:23am	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	7:57am	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	9:30am	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	7:51am	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	9:23am	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	8:34am	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	10:06am	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	3:07pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	5:04pm	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	3:04pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	4:30pm	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Liverpool on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:04am	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	8:30am	Liverpool South Parkway	CheapestFastest
Train	7:34am	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	9:06am	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	7:51am	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	9:23am	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	7:57am	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	9:30am	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	7:51am	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	9:23am	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	8:34am	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	10:06am	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	3:07pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	5:04pm	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	3:04pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	4:30pm	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Liverpool on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:04am	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	8:30am	Liverpool South Parkway	CheapestFastest
Train	7:34am	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	9:06am	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	7:51am	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	9:23am	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	7:57am	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	9:30am	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	7:51am	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	9:23am	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	8:34am	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	10:06am	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	3:07pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	5:04pm	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	3:04pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	4:30pm	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Liverpool on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:04am	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	8:30am	Liverpool South Parkway	CheapestFastest
Train	7:34am	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	9:06am	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	7:51am	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	9:23am	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	7:57am	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	9:30am	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	7:51am	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	9:23am	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	8:34am	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	10:06am	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	3:07pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	5:04pm	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	3:04pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	4:30pm	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Liverpool on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:04am	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	8:30am	Liverpool South Parkway	CheapestFastest
Train	7:34am	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	9:06am	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	7:51am	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	9:23am	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	7:57am	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	9:30am	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	7:51am	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	9:23am	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	8:34am	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	10:06am	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	3:07pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 57m	5:04pm	Liverpool Lime Street	No tags
Train	3:04pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	4:30pm	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags

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

Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Liverpool

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Liverpool. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

79 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $40	Average Duration3h 3m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$18 - $102	Average Duration1h 33m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $20	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 for your trip Birmingham - Liverpool

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/12

$54

11/13

$54

Today

$53

11/15

$22

11/16

$24

11/17

$17

11/18

$17

11/19

$17

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Liverpool was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $17

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 $17 to $95 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 $17 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.