Derby to Birkenhead Trains

Derby to Birkenhead trains

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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: £42
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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2h 14m

£33–60

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 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:24 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:42 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
10:26 AM → 12:42 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
11:26 AM → 1:42 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 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, October 17, 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, October 18, 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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