Liverpool docks at night

Birmingham to Liverpool coaches

From £12.60 one-way*

Duration: 2 hrs 10 mins (fastest)
Departures: up to 6 services per day

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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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Coach from Birmingham to Liverpool in 2 hours 10 minutes (fastest)

If you'd like to explore Liverpool without breaking the bank, the coach is a great option. From just £12.60 one-way, you could be enjoying a guaranteed seat with plenty of legroom, a generous luggage allowance and free Wi-Fi.

Plus, with our Coachcards, you can save 1/3 on our Standard and Fully flexible fares all year round too!

Experience Liverpool by coach and book today using the blue journey planner above!

Birmingham to Liverpool journey information
Fastest journey time 2 hrs 10 mins
Cheapest price From £12.60 *
Distance (approx) 191km
No. of stops 0 (other services may use further stops)
First & last journey daily 3:05am/21:35pm

Our Birmingham to Liverpool services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

423 coach towards Liverpool

Our 423 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Birmingham Coach Station
  • Chester Bus Interchange
  • Birkenhead
  • Liverpool ONE Bus Station

550 coach towards Liverpool

Our 550 service travels up to 4 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Birmingham Coach Station
  • Liverpool (Edge Lane Drive)
  • Liverpool ONE Bus Station

551 coach towards Liverpool

Our 551 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Birmingham Coach Station
  • Stoke-on-Trent, Hanley Bus Station
  • Nantwich Bus Station
  • Chester Bus Interchange
  • Birkenhead
  • Liverpool ONE Bus Station

Birmingham to Liverpool route map

Departing from Birmingham Coach Station

Just a short walk from the Bullring and Grand Central, Birmingham Coach Station is the perfect place to start your journey. Enjoy the city's shops, restaurants and cafes, travel in from further afield with nearby rail transport or stop right outside the coach station by local bus, there're plenty of options for you.

Find out more at our Birmingham Coach Station facilities page.

Arriving at Liverpool ONE Coach Station

Liverpool One Bus Station is conveniently located in the city centre, a short walk into the One shopping complex or to the city's charming waterfront area. 

For more information on the bus station, please visit our Liverpool One page.

Frequently asked questions

When is the first coach from Birmingham to Liverpool?

The first coach leaves from Birmingham Coach Station at 3.05am, arriving at Liverpool One Bus Station at 5.35am.

When is the last coach from Birmingham to Liverpool?

The last coach leaves from Birmingham Coach Station at 21.35pm, arriving at Liverpool One Bus Station at 23.45pm.

How much is the coach from Birmingham to Liverpool?

A one-way journey from Birmingham to Liverpool is available from £12.60*.

How long does the coach take from Birmingham to Liverpool?

Our fastest coach journeys from Birmingham to Liverpool take 2 hrs 10 mins.

What happens if I miss my coach from Birmingham to Liverpool?

We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.

Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.

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