The average train between Colchester and Birkenhead takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester 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 Colchester and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Birkenhead station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Colchester to Birkenhead train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Birkenhead train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
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The distance between Colchester and Birkenhead is 312.8 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Liverpool Lime Street via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 51m.