The average train between Cheltenham and Birkenhead takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Cheltenham to Birkenhead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Birkenhead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Cheltenham to Birkenhead train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Cheltenham and Birkenhead is 177.6 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Liverpool Lime Street via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 48m.