The average train between Ormskirk and Birmingham takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is an hourly train service from Ormskirk to Birmingham. 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 Ormskirk and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ormskirk is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ormskirk to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Ormskirk station and arriving at Birmingham station via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Ormskirk to Birmingham train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ormskirk station.
Ormskirk to Birmingham train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Ormskirk to Birmingham train tickets online with Merseyrail and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Ormskirk and Birmingham is 137.4 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Ormskirk to Birmingham New Street via Liverpool South Parkway in around 2h 51m.