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What is the best way to travel from Birkenhead to Birmingham?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains and Buses for the journey to Birmingham from Birkenhead. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
2h 35m
$12
$15
2
Train
1h 59m
$25
$60
5

What is the cheapest way to reach Birmingham from Birkenhead?

You can get to Birmingham with just $12 by taking a Bus from National Express, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Thursday
from $14
Friday
from $17
Saturday
from $17
Sunday
from $17
Monday
from $14
Tuesday
Wednesday
from $12

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    3h 35m
    0
    6:50 AM
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    10:25 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14
  • National Express
    2h 35m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    2:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Merseyrail
    3h 35m
    0
    5:48 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    9:23 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $54
  • Merseyrail
    1h 59m
    0
    5:49 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    7:48 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $66
  • Merseyrail
    2h 21m
    0
    5:59 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    8:20 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $66

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    10:25 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    2h 35m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    2:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Merseyrail
    2h 39m
    0
    6:52 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    9:31 AM
    Birmingham
    Snow Hill Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $25
  • Merseyrail
    2h 14m
    0
    6:52 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    9:06 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $29
  • Merseyrail
    1h 59m
    0
    5:49 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    7:48 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $67
  • Merseyrail
    2h 21m
    0
    5:59 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    8:20 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $67

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    2h 35m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    2:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    10:25 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $18
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Merseyrail
    2h 21m
    0
    5:59 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    8:20 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $66

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    10:25 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    2h 35m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    2:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Merseyrail
    3h 2m
    0
    7:54 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    10:56 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $66
  • Merseyrail
    2h 59m
    0
    9:19 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    12:18 PM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $66

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    10:25 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14
  • National Express
    2h 35m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    2:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14
  • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Merseyrail
    3h 35m
    0
    5:48 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    9:23 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $55
  • Merseyrail
    1h 59m
    0
    5:49 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    7:48 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $66
  • Merseyrail
    2h 21m
    0
    5:59 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    8:20 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $66
  • Merseyrail
    2h 16m
    0
    7:04 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    9:20 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $68
  • Merseyrail
    2h 30m
    0
    7:18 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    9:48 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $68

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    3h 35m
    0
    6:50 AM
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    10:25 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $12
  • National Express
    2h 35m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    2:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14

What are the fastest trips from Birkenhead to Birmingham?

You can get to Birmingham from Birkenhead in just 1h 59m with a Train from Merseyrail. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Thursday
from 1h 59m
Friday
from 1h 59m
Saturday
from 2h 21m
Sunday
from 2h 35m
Monday
from 1h 59m
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 2h 35m

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Merseyrail
    1h 59m
    0
    5:49 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    7:48 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $66
  • Merseyrail
    2h 21m
    0
    5:59 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    8:20 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $66
  • Merseyrail
    3h 35m
    0
    5:48 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    9:23 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $54
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    2h 35m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    2:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14
  • National Express
    3h 35m
    0
    6:50 AM
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    10:25 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • Merseyrail
    1h 59m
    0
    5:49 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    7:48 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $67
  • Merseyrail
    2h 14m
    0
    6:52 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    9:06 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $29
  • Merseyrail
    2h 21m
    0
    5:59 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    8:20 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $67
  • Merseyrail
    2h 39m
    0
    6:52 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    9:31 AM
    Birmingham
    Snow Hill Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $25
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    2h 35m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    2:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    10:25 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Merseyrail
    2h 21m
    0
    5:59 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    8:20 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $66
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    2h 35m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    2:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    10:25 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $18

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    2h 35m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    2:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    10:25 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Merseyrail
    2h 59m
    0
    9:19 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    12:18 PM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $66
  • Merseyrail
    3h 2m
    0
    7:54 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    10:56 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $66

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • Merseyrail
    1h 59m
    0
    5:49 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    7:48 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $66
  • Merseyrail
    2h 16m
    0
    7:04 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    9:20 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $68
  • Merseyrail
    2h 21m
    0
    5:59 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    8:20 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $66
  • Merseyrail
    2h 30m
    0
    7:18 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    9:48 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $68
  • Merseyrail
    3h 35m
    0
    5:48 AM
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    9:23 AM
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from $55
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    2h 35m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    2:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    10:25 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    2h 35m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    2:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14
  • National Express
    3h 35m
    0
    6:50 AM
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    10:25 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $12
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Birkenhead to Birmingham

What are the most popular stations in Birkenhead and Birmingham?

In Birkenhead, you will usually depart from Europa Boulevard, 12 Quays Ferry Terminal or Eastham New Chester Rd, while in Birmingham you will be arriving at New Street Train Station, Moor Street or Great Charles St Queensway, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Birmingham from Birkenhead? With 4 connections between 2 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Birkenhead and Birmingham, you can pay as low as $12 with a Bus from National Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Merseyrail: you will get to Birmingham in just 1h 59m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Birkenhead and Birmingham are Merseyrail and National Express, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Birkenhead and Birmingham is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Liverpool or to Erdington, and look at flights from Blackpool Airport, and landing at Birmingham Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Birkenhead to Birmingham?

The most popular companies between Birkenhead and Birmingham, are Merseyrail and National Express. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express

Train companies: Merseyrail

All you need to know when you travel from Birkenhead to Birmingham

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Birkenhead to Birmingham. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Birkenhead to Birmingham

How can I reach Birmingham from Birkenhead?

Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Birmingham from Birkenhead.

How far is Birmingham from Birkenhead?

The distance between Birkenhead and Birmingham is 78.3 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Birkenhead and Birmingham?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 4 kgs, a car 21 kgs, and a flight 31 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Birkenhead to Birmingham?

You can get to Birmingham with just $12 by taking a Bus from National Express.

What is the fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Birmingham?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Birmingham in just 1h 59m with a Train from Merseyrail.

More routes to Birkenhead and to Birmingham

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Birkenhead and to Birmingham. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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