Train Holyhead to Birkenhead from £48 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Birkenhead takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours 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 36m
Duration: 99 mi
Distance: £48
Average price: Hourly
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2h 36m

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Holyhead to Birkenhead train times

Trains run hourly between Holyhead and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:48 PM → 10:36 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
8:31 PM → 11:06 PM
2h 35m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:21 AM → 7:06 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
4:54 AM → 7:36 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

7:46 AM → 10:36 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 11:36 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 12:06 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 1:06 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

4:45 AM → 7:06 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
4:58 AM → 7:36 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
5:27 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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