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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Birkenhead is to train which costs £4 - £5 and takes 6 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Birkenhead is to train which takes 6 min and costs £4 - £5.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Birkenhead?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Whitechapel and arriving at Hinson Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Birkenhead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Birkenhead Hamilton Square. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Liverpool to Birkenhead?

The distance between Liverpool and Birkenhead is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Birkenhead without a car is to train which takes 6 min and costs £4 - £5.

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

The train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birkenhead Hamilton Square takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Birkenhead bus from?

Liverpool to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Whitechapel station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Birkenhead train from?

Liverpool to Birkenhead train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Birkenhead is to train which takes 6 min and costs £4 - £5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £6 and takes 11 min.

Where does the Liverpool to Birkenhead bus arrive?

Liverpool to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Hinson Street station.

Where does the Liverpool to Birkenhead train arrive?

Liverpool to Birkenhead train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Birkenhead Hamilton Square station.

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

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Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

There are 2498+ hotels available in Birkenhead.

Liverpool to Birkenhead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Liverpool to Birkenhead by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birkenhead Hamilton SquareHooton - Chester / ...
6 min
£4–5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Hinson Street471 / ...
11 min
£2–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Liverpool to Birkenhead2.8 mi
6 min
£12–15
Walk
1. Take the foot from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birkenhead1.8 mi
33 min

Liverpool to Birkenhead by train

1418Weekly Trains

6 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 1.9 mi
Duration: 6 min

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

Merseyrail operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birkenhead Hamilton Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £4–5 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Arriva North West operates a bus from Whitechapel to Hinson Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 11 min. Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire also services this route every 10 minutes.

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