The average train between Birkenhead and Manchester takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Birkenhead to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Birkenhead and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:37 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birkenhead station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
Birkenhead to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Birkenhead to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Book your Birkenhead to Manchester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birkenhead and Manchester is 52.4 km. The road distance is 50 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £10–19 and the journey takes 34 min. Two other operators also service this route.
