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The average train between Preston and Birkenhead takes 53 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 Preston and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 11:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston station and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
Preston to Birkenhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Birkenhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
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The distance between Preston and Birkenhead is 45.9 km. The road distance is 52 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 52 min. TransPennine Express also services this route 4 times a day.
