The average train between Grantham and Birkenhead takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Grantham 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 Grantham and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Grantham is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Grantham to Birkenhead train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Birkenhead train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Grantham to Birkenhead train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Grantham and Birkenhead is 167.1 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Liverpool Lime Street via Leeds in around 2h 53m.