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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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Birmingham to Liverpool coaches

From £9.30 one-way*

Stress free
Stress free

Get a guaranteed seat & a generous luggage allowance

Reliable
Reliable

With over 73,000 5* reviews, you can trust us

Frequent
Frequent

Plenty of services to choose from on our unrivaled network

Great value
Great value

Book in advance to get the best fares

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Wi-Fi

Standard on most services, so you can stay connected with ease

Coach from Birmingham to Liverpool in 3 hours (fastest)

National Express coaches travel from Birmingham to Liverpool up to 5 times daily, starting from £9.30 one-way*, with the fastest journey taking just 3 hours.

With comfortable guaranteed seats, generous luggage allowance and free Wi-Fi, you can explore Liverpool without breaking the bank.

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!

Coach from Birmingham to Liverpool in 3 hours (fastest)

National Express coaches travel from Birmingham to Liverpool up to 5 times daily, starting from £9.30 one-way*, with the fastest journey taking just 3 hours.

With comfortable guaranteed seats, generous luggage allowance and free Wi-Fi, you can explore Liverpool without breaking the bank.

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

3 hrs

Cheapest price

From £9.30 *

Distance (approx)

191km

No. of stops

0 (other services may use further stops)

First & last journey daily

5:25am/20:30pm

   

Our Birmingham to Liverpool services and stops

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

Our 421 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Birmingham Coach Station
  • Manchester Airport, The Station
  • Manchester Coach Station
  • Liverpool (Edge Lane Drive)
  • Liverpool ONE Bus Station

Our 120 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Birmingham Coach Station

  • Manchester Airport The Station, Bays A, B or C

  • Manchester (Moss Lane East)

  • Manchester Coach Station

  • Liverpool (Edge Lane Drive)

  • Liverpool ONE Bus Station

Our 541 service travels up to 3 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • London Victoria Coach Station

  • London (Golders Green)

  • Milton Keynes Coachway

  • Birmingham Coach Station

Birmingham to Liverpool route map

Departing from Birmingham Coach Station

Birmingham Coach Station sits just a short walk from the Bullring and Grand Central, placing you right in the heart of city action. Enjoy the vibrant shops, restaurants and cafes before your journey, or connect easily via nearby rail services. Local buses stop directly outside the coach station, giving you plenty of options for starting your adventure.

Find out more at our Birmingham Coach Station facilities page.

Arriving at Liverpool ONE Coach Station

National Express coaches arrive at Liverpool ONE Bus Station, conveniently located in Liverpool's city centre. From here, you're just a short stroll to the ONE shopping complex and the city's charming waterfront area, perfect for exploring all that Liverpool has to offer. The central location means you can start discovering Liverpool's vibrant attractions immediately upon arrival.

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

  

Perfect for:

 Budget-conscious travellers wanting to explore Liverpool without breaking the bank
 Shoppers heading to Liverpool ONE with generous luggage allowance
 Day-trippers seeking comfortable transport with free Wi-Fi

 

Book your National Express journey from Birmingham to Liverpool today and enjoy a comfortable, affordable trip with all the amenities you need for a pleasant journey.

Frequently asked questions

The first coach leaves from Birmingham Coach Station at 5.35am, arriving at Liverpool One Bus Station at 8.35am.

The last coach leaves from Birmingham Coach Station at 20.30pm, arriving at Liverpool One Bus Station at 23.40pm.

A one-way journey from Birmingham to Liverpool is available from £9.30*.

Our fastest coach journeys from Birmingham to Liverpool take 3 hrs.

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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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 23.03.2026 for travel between 23.03.2026 - 19.07.2026.
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