Train Derby to Birkenhead from £44 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Birkenhead takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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.

2h 28m
Duration: 86 mi
Distance: £44
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 13m

£37–67

Derby to Birkenhead train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

3:26 PM → 5:42 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
4:26 PM → 6:42 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
5:26 PM → 7:49 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
6:26 PM → 9:06 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

2:43 PM → 5:04 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
3:43 PM → 6:04 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
4:43 PM → 7:04 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
5:43 PM → 8:04 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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