What is the cheapest way to get from Merseyside to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Merseyside to Birmingham is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merseyside to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Merseyside to Birmingham is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Merseyside and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Merseyside to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Coral Ridge and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Queen Square Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Merseyside and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Merseyside to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Bidston and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Merseyside to Birmingham?

The distance between Merseyside and Birmingham is 94 miles. The road distance is 94 miles.

How do I travel from Merseyside to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Merseyside to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Merseyside to Birmingham?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Merseyside to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merseyside to Birmingham bus from?

Merseyside to Birmingham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Coral Ridge station.

Where do I catch the Merseyside to Birmingham train from?

Merseyside to Birmingham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Merseyside to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Merseyside to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £35 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Merseyside to Birmingham bus arrive?

Merseyside to Birmingham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Hood street station.

Where does the Merseyside to Birmingham train arrive?

Merseyside to Birmingham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Merseyside to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Merseyside to Birmingham is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Merseyside to Birmingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Merseyside to Birmingham?

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Merseyside to Birmingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 1 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 38m
£33–114
Drive 93.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Merseyside to Birminghamcar 93.5 mi
1h 54m
£23–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coral Ridge to Hood streetbus 437
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 550 / ...
3h 51m
£25–34
Line 1 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Birkenhead Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
5h 13m
£35–107

Merseyside to Birmingham by train and foot

192Weekly Services

2h 38mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 93 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Merseyside, Wirral, England and Birmingham, England?

West Midlands Trains operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street hourly, and the journey takes 1h 46m. Avanti West Coast also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coral Ridge to Birmingham Coach Station via Hood street, Queen Square Bus Station, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 3h 51m.

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