Birmingham, United Kingdom to Liverpool, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

78.5 miles 126.3 km · straight line
98.3 miles actual route 158.2 km · driving distance
1h 54min estimated drive time
£15 - £18 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
325° NW bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, United Kingdom from Liverpool, United Kingdom?

The distance from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Liverpool, United Kingdom is 78.5 miles (126.3 km) as the crow flies. Liverpool, United Kingdom is located NW of Birmingham, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 98.3 miles, taking about 1h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, United Kingdom and Liverpool, United Kingdom. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Liverpool, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 54min £15 - £18 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 17min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 48min $12–$34* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, United Kingdom & Liverpool, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Birmingham, United Kingdom
52.49°N, 1.89°W
Europe/London
140m elevation
Liverpool, United Kingdom
53.41°N, 2.99°W
Europe/London
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 317.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM