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Outbound fromUniversity (Birmingham) to Liverpool Lime Street by train
It takes an average of 3h 47m to travel from University (Birmingham) to Liverpool Lime Street by train, over a distance of around 79 miles (127 km). There are normally 60 trains per day travelling from University (Birmingham) to Liverpool Lime Street and tickets for this journey start from £36.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:04 | |
| Departure station | University (Birmingham) | |
| Arrival station | Liverpool Lime Street | |
| Journey time | From 1h 43m | |
| Distance | 79 miles (127 km) | |
| Frequency | 60 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £36.20 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from University (Birmingham) to Liverpool Lime Street in 1 hour 43 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from University (Birmingham) to Liverpool Lime Street? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 47 minutes to travel the 79 miles (127 km) from University (Birmingham) to Liverpool Lime Street by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 43 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 60 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or Merseyrail to Liverpool Lime Street. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from University (Birmingham) to Liverpool Lime Street in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £36.20. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Liverpool Lime Street by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from University (Birmingham) to Liverpool Lime Street
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