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Trip Overview

The average train between Birkenhead and Scotland takes 3h 44m 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.

3h 44m
Duration
225 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 35m
£50–131

Birkenhead to Scotland train times

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 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 27m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 34m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 56m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 39m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 1m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 21m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 25m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 55m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 51m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 56m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 39m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 26m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birkenhead to Scotland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 225.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central via Preston in around 3h 35m.

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