Birmingham, West Midlands to Liverpool, Merseyside from $7: 5 ways by bus, train, flight or car

• When traveling from Birmingham to Liverpool, check for services provided by Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Railway. Avanti West Coast offers a range of catering options including a complimentary food and beverage service in First Class, while Economy Class has a Café Bar for purchasing snacks and drinks. For more details, visit their websites: Avanti West Coast - avantiknowledge.co.uk and West Midlands Railway - westmidlandsrailway.co.uk

• On the Avanti West Coast trains, you can choose between Standard, First Class, and Business Class seating. Standard seating offers comfortable arrangements, while First Class provides wider seats with more legroom and complimentary refreshments. West Midlands Railway's services generally offer Standard Class seating, which is also comfortable but without the additional amenities found in First Class.

• Upon arrival at Liverpool Lime Street Station, you’ll find that luggage storage is available for a small fee at the station. There are also facilities for restroom use, but showers are not typically available. To get to the city center quickly, hop on the Merseyrail Northern Line from Lime Street; a train takes you to Liverpool Central Station in just a few minutes, or alternatively, you can catch the Arriva buses 86 and 500 which serve popular central locations.

• When departing from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street, consider arriving at least 30 minutes early to account for boarding and potential delays; this will give you ample time to grab a snack at nearby options like Starbucks or Greggs.

• Keep an eye on the FlixBus app or website for real-time updates on your journey, as it operates direct services that can be subject to traffic conditions, and you can also find your ticket and travel details easily online at flixbus.com

• Once you arrive at Liverpool bus station, familiarize yourself with the city center layout; you can find up-to-date maps and local transport schedules at merseytravel.gov.uk, which can help you navigate the next steps of your journey smoothly, whether you're looking for buses, taxis, or walking routes.