The average train between Birmingham and Liverpool takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham to Liverpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 11:17 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Liverpool station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 41m.
Birmingham to Liverpool train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Liverpool train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Birmingham to Liverpool train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Birmingham and Liverpool is 126.1 km. The road distance is 141 km.
West Midlands Trains operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £29–75 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Avanti West Coast also services this route 5 times a week.