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.
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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Take the train to Birmingham New Street.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Summer Row Great Charles Street.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 45m | £8($10) | hourly | 141km (87 miles) |
Bus | 2h 30m | £10($12) | every 4 hours | 157km (97 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | £28($33) | on demand | 160km (99 miles) |
London Midland
The following major airports near Birmingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.