The average train between Birkenhead and Whitby takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. 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.
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 12:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Huddersfield and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead station and arriving at Whitby station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Birkenhead to Whitby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Birkenhead to Whitby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Whitby station.
Book your Birkenhead to Whitby train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birkenhead and Whitby is 198.6 km. The road distance is 294 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Whitby via Huddersfield and Middlesbrough in around 6h 13m.