The average train between Holyhead and Birkenhead takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Holyhead 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 Holyhead and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 11:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Holyhead to Birkenhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Birkenhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birkenhead Hamilton Square station.
Book your Holyhead to Birkenhead train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Merseyrail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Holyhead and Birkenhead is 107.8 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Birkenhead Hamilton Square via Chester in around 2h 29m.
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