The average train between Derby and Birkenhead takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Derby and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 8:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Tamworth High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Derby to Birkenhead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Birkenhead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Derby to Birkenhead train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Derby and Birkenhead is 115.1 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Liverpool Lime Street via Tamworth in around 2h 31m.