How far is Birmingham from Liverpool?

About 79 miles (127 km) separate Birmingham and Liverpool.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Liverpool?

Most of the buses traveling from Birmingham to Liverpool leave from Birmingham Airport and arrive at Liverpool One. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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

Once in Liverpool, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool Cathedral and Pier Head.

Bus Birmingham to Liverpool from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Liverpool on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	2h 45m	1:50pm	Liverpool One	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Coach Station	1h 50m	7:55pm	Edge Lane	Fastest
Bus	7:45am	Coach Station	3h 45m	11:30am	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	3h 5m	7:25pm	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Coach Station	3h 45m	11:30am	Liverpool One	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Liverpool on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	2h 45m	1:50pm	Liverpool One	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Coach Station	1h 50m	7:55pm	Edge Lane	Fastest
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	2h 40m	6:05am	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	3:25am	Great Charles Street Queensway	2h 40m	6:05am	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	2h 40m	6:05am	Liverpool One	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Liverpool on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	2h 45m	1:50pm	Liverpool One	Cheapest
Bus	6:20pm	Coach Station	1h 50m	8:10pm	Edge Lane	Fastest
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	2h 40m	6:05am	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	3:25am	Great Charles Street Queensway	2h 40m	6:05am	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	2h 40m	6:05am	Liverpool One	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Liverpool on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	2h 40m	6:05am	Liverpool One	Cheapest
Bus	5:50pm	Coach Station	1h 50m	7:40pm	Edge Lane	Fastest
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	2h 40m	6:05am	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	3:25am	Great Charles Street Queensway	2h 40m	6:05am	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	2h 40m	6:05am	Liverpool One	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Liverpool on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	2h 40m	6:05am	Liverpool One	Cheapest
Bus	5:50pm	Coach Station	1h 50m	7:40pm	Edge Lane	Fastest
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	2h 40m	6:05am	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	3:25am	Great Charles Street Queensway	2h 40m	6:05am	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	2h 40m	6:05am	Liverpool One	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Liverpool on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50pm	Coach Station	2h 10m	11:00pm	Liverpool One	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Coach Station	1h 50m	7:55pm	Edge Lane	Fastest
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	2h 40m	6:05am	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	3:25am	Great Charles Street Queensway	2h 40m	6:05am	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	2h 40m	6:05am	Liverpool One	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Liverpool on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	2h 45m	1:50pm	Liverpool One	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Coach Station	1h 50m	7:55pm	Edge Lane	Fastest
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	2h 40m	6:05am	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	3:25am	Great Charles Street Queensway	2h 40m	6:05am	Liverpool One	No tags
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	2h 40m	6:05am	Liverpool One	No tags

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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 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

79 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $104	Average Duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$17 - $102	Average Duration1h 33m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $21	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,717 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29717 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $10

National Express Birmingham Liverpool recent customer reviews

It left and got to my destination on time. Didn’t feel safe at either station, or find the staff that friendly. Seats were very uncomfortable.

Lynn J.

January 3, 2019

تأخر الباص كثيرا

Khalid H.

November 25, 2023

The journey was exceptional

Isaac M.

September 25, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,371 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Liverpool?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Birmingham Airport

B - Coach Station

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Stops in Liverpool

A - Liverpool One

B - Unviersity

C - Liverpool Airport

D - 3315 Islington

E - 44 Norton St

F - Bootle - Port of Liverpool

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham to Liverpool by bus

How far is Birmingham from Liverpool?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Liverpool?
What are the best sights and things to do in Liverpool?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$9

11/18

$8

Today

$8

11/20

$9

11/21

$10

11/22

$11

11/23

$10

11/24

$9

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Liverpool was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $8

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

You can expect to pay from $8 to $44 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Liverpool based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually National Express 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.