The average train between Chester and Birkenhead takes 38 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Chester 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 every 20 minutes between Chester and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 11:36 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 38 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chester station and arriving at Birkenhead station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
Chester to Birkenhead train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Birkenhead train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Birkenhead Hamilton Square station.
Book your Chester to Birkenhead train tickets online with Merseyrail and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Birkenhead is 24 km. The road distance is 24 km.
Merseyrail operates a train from Chester to Birkenhead Hamilton Square every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–20 and the journey takes 36 min. Transport for Wales also services this route every 2 hours.
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