What is the cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Liverpool?

The cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Liverpool is to bus which costs £6 - £20 and takes 3h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Midlands to Liverpool?

The fastest way to get from West Midlands to Liverpool is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between West Midlands and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from West Midlands to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Blue Gates and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

Is there a direct train between West Midlands and Liverpool?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Smethwick Galton Bridge and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from West Midlands to Liverpool?

The distance between West Midlands and Liverpool is 84 miles. The road distance is 93.8 miles.

How do I travel from West Midlands to Liverpool without a car?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Liverpool without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £12 - £85.

How long does it take to get from West Midlands to Liverpool?

The train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Liverpool Lime Street takes 1h 36m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Liverpool bus from?

West Midlands to Liverpool bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Newhall St station.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Liverpool train from?

West Midlands to Liverpool train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Smethwick Galton Bridge station.

Train or bus from West Midlands to Liverpool?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Liverpool is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £12 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £20 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the West Midlands to Liverpool bus arrive?

West Midlands to Liverpool bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the West Midlands to Liverpool train arrive?

West Midlands to Liverpool train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from West Midlands to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between West Midlands to Liverpool is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from West Midlands to Liverpool.

How do I get a train ticket from West Midlands to Liverpool?

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Where can I stay near Liverpool?

There are 2109+ hotels available in Liverpool.

West Midlands to Liverpool - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from West Midlands to Liverpool by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
1h 36m
£12–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Ukn21 / ...
3h 46m
£6–20
Drive 93.3 mi
1. Drive from West Midlands to Liverpoolcar 93.3 mi
1h 35m
£23–33

West Midlands to Liverpool by train

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Distance: 83.4 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between West Midlands, Sandwell, England and Liverpool, England?

West Midlands Trains operates a train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £12–85 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from Newhall St to Liverpool, Liverpool One hourly, and the journey takes 2h 40m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.

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