How to travel from Liverpool to Birmingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Liverpool and Birmingham is around 141km (87 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Liverpool to Birmingham by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £8($10)
Operated by

London Midland

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Summer Row Great Charles Street.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Birmingham.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance160km (99 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Birmingham

There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Birmingham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £8 ($10) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).

The distance between Liverpool and Birmingham is around 141km (87 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 126km (78 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Liverpool and Birmingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Birmingham is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Birmingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £8 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Liverpool and Birmingham. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Liverpool and Birmingham with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 45m.

London Midland run train services between Liverpool and Birmingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Liverpool and Birmingham. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Liverpool and Birmingham with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Liverpool and Birmingham. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 2h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Liverpool and Birmingham. The distance is around 160km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Birmingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £8 ($10).

How do I get from Liverpool to Birmingham

Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Birmingham

Transport options from Liverpool to Birmingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
£8($10)
hourly141km (87 miles)
Bus
2h 30m
£10($12)
every 4 hours157km (97 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£28($33)
on demand160km (99 miles)

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Airports near Birmingham

The following major airports near Birmingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Birmingham
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Birmingham
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Birmingham