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

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Birkenhead is to bus which costs £18 - £40 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Birkenhead is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Middlesbrough and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand 11 and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Middlesbrough and Birkenhead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Middlesbrough to Birkenhead?

The distance between Middlesbrough and Birkenhead is 158 miles. The road distance is 138.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Birkenhead without a car is to train via Darlington which takes 3h 30m and costs £24 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Middlesbrough to Birkenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Birkenhead bus from?

Middlesbrough to Birkenhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Birkenhead train from?

Middlesbrough to Birkenhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Middlesbrough to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Birkenhead is to train via Darlington which takes 3h 30m and costs £24 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £40 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Birkenhead bus arrive?

Middlesbrough to Birkenhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Birkenhead train arrive?

Middlesbrough to Birkenhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Middlesbrough to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Birkenhead is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Middlesbrough to Birkenhead.

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

Book your Middlesbrough to Birkenhead train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Middlesbrough to Birkenhead?

Book your Middlesbrough to Birkenhead bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

There are 2419+ hotels available in Birkenhead.

Middlesbrough to Birkenhead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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

Train via Darlington
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 30m
£24–119
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station172 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One171 / ...
5h 17m
£16–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Leeds City Bus StationUk073
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool OneUk072
4h 52m
£18–39
Drive 138 mi
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Birkenhead138 mi
2h 31m
£35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Liverpool Lime StreetRedcar Central - Liverpool Lime Street
3h 45m
£35–110

Middlesbrough to Birkenhead by train

131Weekly Trains

3h 30mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.2 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Darlington to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £22–110 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 52m.

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