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How to get fromDerby to Birkenheadby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Birkenhead by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2h 14m
    £33–60

  2. Drive  86.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to Birkenheadcar car 86.9 mi
    1h 47m
    £22–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mount Street to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    2. Take the bus from Alton Towers to Salthouse Quaybus bus
    4h 33m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Derby to Tamworth High Leveltrain train Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Tamworth to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
    2h 32m
    £39–61

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Derby to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Nottingham - Liverpool Lime Street
    3h 11m
    £50–75

Derby to Birkenhead by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 85.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Liverpool Lime Street via Crewe in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mount Street to Salthouse Quay via Alton Towers in around 4h 33m.

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