Holyhead to Birkenhead Trains

Holyhead to Birkenhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Birkenhead takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. 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.

2h 32m
Duration: 99 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Holyhead to Birkenhead train times

Trains run hourly between Holyhead and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, July 25, 2026

2:02 PM → 4:33 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
2:48 PM → 5:03 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
3:02 PM → 5:33 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
4:02 PM → 6:33 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, July 26, 2026

7:17 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 11:33 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 27, 2026

4:44 AM → 7:03 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
4:57 AM → 7:32 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
5:26 AM → 7:56 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
5:44 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
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