What is the cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Prescot?

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Prescot is to bus which costs £2 - £3 and takes 51 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Prescot?

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Prescot is to train which takes 18 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Prescot?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queen Square Bus Station station and arriving at Wycherley Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Prescot?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Prescot. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Prescot?

The distance between Birkenhead and Prescot is 8 miles. The road distance is 11.1 miles.

How do I travel from Birkenhead to Prescot without a car?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Prescot without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs £4 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Birkenhead to Prescot?

The train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prescot takes 18 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Prescot bus from?

Birkenhead to Prescot bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Queen Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Prescot train from?

Birkenhead to Prescot train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Prescot?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Prescot is to train which takes 18 min and costs £4 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £3 and takes 51 min.

Where does the Birkenhead to Prescot bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Prescot bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Wycherley Street station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Prescot train arrive?

Birkenhead to Prescot train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Prescot station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Prescot?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Prescot is 11 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Birkenhead to Prescot.

How do I get a train ticket from Birkenhead to Prescot?

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Where can I stay near Prescot?

There are 2346+ hotels available in Prescot.

Birkenhead to Prescot - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Birkenhead to Prescot by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prescottrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
18 min
£4–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Wycherley Streetbus 10A / ...
51 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Birkenhead to Prescottaxi 11 mi
22 min
£26–31
Drive 11 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Prescotcar 11 mi
22 min
£3–4

Birkenhead to Prescot by train

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Distance: 7.7 mi
Duration: 18 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prescot hourly. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Wycherley Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 51 min. Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire also services this route every 15 minutes.

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