The average train between Liverpool and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Liverpool to Birmingham NEC. 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 Liverpool and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Liverpool to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
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The distance between Liverpool and Birmingham NEC is 135.8 km. The road distance is 154 km.
West Midlands Trains operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £29–75 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Avanti West Coast also services this route once a week.