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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Birkenhead is to bus which costs £25 - £120 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Birkenhead is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £70 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Croydon to Birkenhead?

The distance between Croydon and Birkenhead is 207 miles. The road distance is 215.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Birkenhead without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Croydon to Birkenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Birkenhead train from?

Croydon to Birkenhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train, bus or fly from Croydon to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Croydon to Birkenhead is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £120 and takes 7h 34m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £200 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Croydon to Birkenhead train arrive?

Croydon to Birkenhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Birkenhead is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Croydon to Birkenhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

There are 679+ hotels available in Birkenhead.

Croydon to Birkenhead - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Croydon to Birkenhead by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
3h 27m
£72–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 550 / ...
7h 34m
£25–111
Drive 214.7 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Birkenheadcar 214.7 mi
4h 6m
£54–78
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4h 34m
£83–270
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 13m
£122–198
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
5h 9m
£56–191
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
6h 12m
£121–400
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
5h 30m
£233–681
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 4m
£112–256

Croydon to Birkenhead by train and foot

189Weekly Services

3h 27mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 206.2 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Liverpool, Liverpool One every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 6h 15m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a day.

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