Trains from Liverpool to Birmingham

Liverpool to Birmingham train information

• The journey from Liverpool, situated in England and Birmingham, which is in England is well connected by trains. The trains are run by the following rail operators: Merseyrail, Virgin Trains.
• Using the train is a quick and convenient way to get to Birmingham from Liverpool. The average journey time from Liverpool to Birmingham is 1h43m to cover the 79 miles.
• The lowest ticket price we've found to travel in the next month is £8.50 one way.

Best prices for Liverpool to Birmingham train tickets

Liverpool - Birmingham prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Liverpool to Birmingham by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Liverpool to Birmingham will increase if you don't book early. If we look at our data, if you book your seat 15 days in advance, tickets should be available from £10 whereas when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £18 for your journey. Thus, you can save 43% on the price of your ticket by purchasing your seat 15 days in advance rather than on the day you're travelling.

The results are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Liverpool to Birmingham trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Liverpool and Birmingham by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Birmingham to Liverpool and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Liverpool - Birmingham train tickets

The most efficient way to pay less on your Liverpool Birmingham train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

How much can I save with a railcard?

To understand the savings that you can make with a railcard, you need to evaluate how many trips you need to make earnings. You will see that commonly only a few trips are needed.

For your calculation, you must include the railcard cost, for instance £30, the discount on each trip (i.e.: 34%) and the cost of your ticket. The average cost of a Liverpool Birmingham ticket is £18.13 (1).

Divide the railcard cost by the saving: £30/34%= £88. Now divide £88 by £18.13: £88/£18.13 = 4.85. It will take you on average 5 trips from Birmingham to Liverpool (one way journey) with your railcard to start saving money.

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

Railcards enable you to get a third off most train fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 3 months for one way journey