The average train between York and Birkenhead takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 12:31 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from York station and arriving at Birkenhead station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.
York to Birkenhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Birkenhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your York to Birkenhead train tickets online with TransPennine Express.
The distance between York and Birkenhead is 141.9 km. The road distance is 159 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from York to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
