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Liverpool to Birmingham NEC trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 7m 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.

2h 7m
Duration
96 mi
Distance
£39
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 7m
£28–75

Liverpool to Birmingham NEC train times

Trains run hourly between Liverpool and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 5:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 35m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 5m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 8m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 8m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast1h 52m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 5m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 11m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 4m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 8m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 2m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool to Birmingham NEC? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Liverpool to Birmingham NEC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 95.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Birmingham NEC, England?

West Midlands Trains operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £26–70 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Avanti West Coast also services this route once a week.

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