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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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Liverpool to Birmingham 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

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Coach from Liverpool to Birmingham

National Express coaches travel from Liverpool to Birmingham up to several times daily, with cheap fares starting from £9.30 one-way*. Enjoy a comfortable journey with a guaranteed seat and generous luggage allowance as you travel between these vibrant English cities.

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

Liverpool to Birmingham journey information

Fastest journey time

2 hrs 50 mins

Cheapest price

From £9.30 *

Distance (approx)

193km

No. of stops

1 (other services use further stops)

First & last journey daily

1:45am/14:55pm (from Liverpool One Bus Station)

Our Liverpool to Birmingham 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:

  • Liverpool One Bus Station
  • Liverpool (Edge Lane Drive)
  • Manchester Coach Station
  • Birmingham Coach Station
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX)

Our 541 service travels up to 4 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Liverpool One Bus Station

  • Liverpool (Edge Lane Drive)

  • Manchester Coach Station

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

  • Birmingham Coach Station

Departing from Liverpool One Bus Station

Liverpool One Bus Station sits conveniently in the heart of the city centre, just a short stroll to the One shopping complex and Liverpool's charming waterfront area. The central location makes it easy to grab any last-minute essentials before boarding your coach to Birmingham.

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

Arriving at Birmingham Coach Station

National Express coaches from Liverpool arrive at Birmingham Coach Station, perfectly positioned just a short walk from the Bullring and Grand Central. Once in Birmingham, you'll find yourself surrounded by the city's excellent shopping districts, restaurants and cafes.

The coach station offers easy connections to rail transport, with local buses stopping right outside for onward journeys.

Find out more at our Birmingham Coach Station facilities page.

Perfect for:

Day-trippers wanting affordable travel between major English cities
Shoppers heading to Birmingham's renowned retail districts
Budget-conscious travellers seeking comfortable intercity transport

 

Book your Liverpool to Birmingham coach journey today and enjoy all the comfort and convenience that our reliable service has to offer.

Frequently asked questions

The first coach leaves from Liverpool One Bus Station at 1.45am, arriving at Birmingham Coach Station at 4.35am.

The last coach departs from Liverpool One Bus Station at 14.55pm, arriving at Birmingham Coach Station at 18.30pm

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

Our fastest coach journeys from Liverpool to Birmingham will arrive in 2 hrs 50mins.

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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