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Trip Overview

The average train between Birkenhead and Whitby takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Birkenhead to Whitby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 50m
Duration
183 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Birkenhead to Whitby train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Birkenhead and Whitby. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Whitby at 12:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 28m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited11h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 29m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 13m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 29m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 13m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 29m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 13m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 5m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 52m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited11h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 29m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 13m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 29m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 13m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 28m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birkenhead to Whitby? 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: 182.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Whitby via Leeds and Middlesbrough in around 6h 2m.

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