The average train between Birkenhead and Scotland takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Birkenhead to Scotland. 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 hourly between Birkenhead and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Scotland at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead station and arriving at Scotland station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Birkenhead to Scotland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Birkenhead to Scotland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Birkenhead to Scotland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Birkenhead and Scotland is 383.7 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central via Preston in around 3h 36m.