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

The cheapest way to get from Congleton to Birkenhead is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Congleton to Birkenhead is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Congleton and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Congleton station to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Bus Station and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Congleton and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Congleton and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Kidsgrove and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Congleton to Birkenhead?

The distance between Congleton and Birkenhead is 50 miles. The road distance is 45.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Congleton to Birkenhead without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £24 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Congleton to Birkenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Congleton to Birkenhead bus from?

Congleton to Birkenhead bus services, operated by D&G Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Congleton to Birkenhead train from?

Congleton to Birkenhead train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kidsgrove station.

Train or bus from Congleton to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Congleton to Birkenhead is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £24 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 38 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Congleton to Birkenhead bus arrive?

Congleton to Birkenhead bus services, operated by D&G Bus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Congleton to Birkenhead train arrive?

Congleton to Birkenhead train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Congleton to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Congleton to Birkenhead is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Congleton to Birkenhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

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Congleton to Birkenhead - 6 ways to travel via train, line 38 bus, car

There are 6 ways to get from Congleton to Birkenhead by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kidsgrove to CreweNewark Castle - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime StreetBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 43m
£24–33
Drive 44.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Congleton to Birkenhead44.9 mi
1h 3m
£12–17
Line 38 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station38
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime StreetBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 49m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Congleton to Birkenhead44.9 mi
1h 3m
£95–120
Line 38 bus, train via Chester
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station38
2. Take the train from Chester to Birkenhead Hamilton SquareChester - Chester / ...
2h 12m
Line 38 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station38
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange84
3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One
3h 55m

Congleton to Birkenhead by train

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1h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 49.4 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a train from Congleton to Liverpool Lime Street via Kidsgrove and Crewe in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Bus Station and Chester Bus Interchange in around 3h 55m.

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