The average train between Boston and Birkenhead takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Birkenhead. 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 Boston and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Boston to Birkenhead? 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 Boston to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Boston to Birkenhead train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Birkenhead train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Boston to Birkenhead train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Boston and Birkenhead is 204.4 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Liverpool Lime Street via Grantham and Leeds in around 4h 20m.