The average train between Middlesbrough and Birkenhead takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Middlesbrough to Birkenhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Birkenhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Birkenhead train tickets online with TransPennine Express.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Birkenhead is 175.6 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Liverpool Lime Street via Huddersfield in around 3h 24m.