Train Wakefield to Birkenhead from £30 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Birkenhead takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield 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 7m
Duration: 71 mi
Distance: £30
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 51m

£25–44

Wakefield to Birkenhead train times

Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 9:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

7:33 PM → 9:33 PM
2h • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:32 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:33 AM
2h • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:31 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:32 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:33 AM
2h • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:31 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:32 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:33 AM
2h • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:31 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:32 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:33 AM
2h • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:31 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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