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Wakefield to Birkenhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Birkenhead takes 2h 4m 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 4m
Duration
71 mi
Distance
£25
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 11:26 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 10:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 2m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 2m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 2m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 2m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 2m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 2m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 58m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 54m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 2m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 1m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wakefield to Birkenhead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 70.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Birkenhead, England?

You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Liverpool Lime Street via Huddersfield in around 1h 55m.

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