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

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Liverpool start from £7. The average price for this train route is around £20. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Liverpool?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Liverpool is 1h 38m, covering a distance of 74 miles. The fastest 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 run on this route with 18 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 07:04. And the latest train departs at 21:34.

Which 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?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Avanti West Coast has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.

Which train operator has the most punctual service 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.

Train Birmingham to Liverpool from £7

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Liverpool on 20 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:34	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	09:06	Liverpool South Parkway	Cheapest
Train	07:04	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	08:30	Liverpool South Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:57	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	09:30	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	15:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 46m	16:53	Liverpool South Parkway	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 January
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	15:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 46m	16:53	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	07:57	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	09:30	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	16:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 46m	17:53	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Liverpool on 22 January
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	15:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 46m	16:53	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	07:57	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	09:30	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	16:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 46m	17:53	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Liverpool on 23 January
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	15:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 46m	16:53	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	07:57	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	09:30	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	15:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 46m	16:53	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Liverpool on 24 January
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	08:04	Birmingham New Street	1h 25m	09:29	Liverpool South Parkway	Fastest
Train	07:04	Birmingham New Street	1h 26m	08:30	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	08:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 45m	09:52	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	07:34	Birmingham New Street	1h 32m	09:06	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Liverpool on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:34	Birmingham New Street	1h 31m	12:05	Liverpool South Parkway	CheapestFastest
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

Next departures from Birmingham to Liverpool on 26 January
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	15:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 46m	16:53	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	07:57	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	09:30	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags
Train	16:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 46m	17:53	Liverpool South Parkway	No tags

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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 2 hours and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2hAverage duration

79 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £123	Average duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£7 - £71	Average duration1h 38m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£8 - £17	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

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, FlixTrain

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Liverpool by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Liverpool?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Liverpool start from £7. The average price for this train route is around £20. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Liverpool?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Liverpool is 1h 38m, covering a distance of 74 miles. The fastest 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 run on this route with 18 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 07:04. And the latest train departs at 21:34.
Which 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?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Avanti West Coast has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service 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.

Best price found

17/01

£42

18/01

£42

Today

£42

20/01

£13

21/01

£13

22/01

£13

23/01

£13

24/01

£13

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Liverpool was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of £13

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 £13 to £74 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 £13, which is on 2026-01-24.

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.