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

The cheapest way to get from Prescot to Birkenhead is to bus which costs £3 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Prescot to Birkenhead is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £25 - £31.

Is there a direct bus between Prescot and Birkenhead?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Houghton Street and arriving at Queen Square Bus Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

Is there a direct train between Prescot and Birkenhead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Prescot and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Prescot to Birkenhead?

The distance between Prescot and Birkenhead is 8 miles. The road distance is 10.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prescot to Birkenhead without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs £4 - £7.

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

The train from Prescot to Liverpool Lime Street takes 23 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Prescot to Birkenhead bus from?

Prescot to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Houghton Street station.

Where do I catch the Prescot to Birkenhead train from?

Prescot to Birkenhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Prescot station.

Train or bus from Prescot to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Prescot to Birkenhead is to train which takes 23 min and costs £4 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 47 min.

Where does the Prescot to Birkenhead bus arrive?

Prescot to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.

Where does the Prescot to Birkenhead train arrive?

Prescot to Birkenhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Prescot to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Prescot to Birkenhead is 11 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Prescot to Birkenhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

There are 2518+ hotels available in Birkenhead.

Prescot to Birkenhead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Prescot to Birkenhead by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Prescot to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
23 min
£4–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Houghton Street to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 10A
47 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Prescot to Birkenheadtaxi 10.6 mi
21 min
£25–31
Drive 10.6 mi
1. Drive from Prescot to Birkenheadcar 10.6 mi
21 min
£3–4

Prescot to Birkenhead by train

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Distance: 7.7 mi
Duration: 23 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Prescot to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Houghton Street to Queen Square Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 47 min.

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