The average train between Croydon and Birkenhead takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Croydon 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 Croydon and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Croydon to Birkenhead train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Euston station.
Croydon to Birkenhead train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Croydon to Birkenhead train tickets online with Thameslink and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Croydon and Birkenhead is 298.4 km. The road distance is 332 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 21m.