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How to get fromBirmingham to Merseysideby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Merseyside by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
    2h 11m
    £14–59
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 550 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Bidston Stationbus bus 407
    3h 16m
    £15–37
  3. Drive 94 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Merseysidecar car 94 mi
    1h 53m
    £23–34
  4. Train, line 1 bus

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to New Ferry Parkbus bus 1 / ...
    4h 43m
    £24–62

Birmingham to Merseyside by train and foot

Calendar192Weekly Services
Duration2h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Merseyside, Wirral, England?

West Midlands Trains operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £12–60 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Avanti West Coast also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bidston Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and The Metquarter in around 3h 16m.

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