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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Birkenhead is to bus which costs £4 - £8 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Birkenhead is to train which takes 51 min and costs £6 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Birkenhead station. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Queen Square Bus Station via Wellington Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Birkenhead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Preston to Birkenhead?

The distance between Preston and Birkenhead is 35 miles. The road distance is 32.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Birkenhead without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs £6 - £25.

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

The train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street takes 51 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Preston to Birkenhead bus from?

Preston to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Birkenhead train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Preston to Birkenhead is to train which takes 51 min and costs £6 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £8 and takes 2h 17m.

Where does the Preston to Birkenhead bus arrive?

Preston to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Wellington Street station.

Where does the Preston to Birkenhead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Birkenhead is 33 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Preston to Birkenhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

There are 451+ hotels available in Birkenhead.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
51 min
£6–25
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wellington Streetbus X2
2. Take the bus from Wellington Street to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 47
2h 17m
£4–7
Drive 32.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Birkenheadcar 32.5 mi
57 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Birkenheadtaxi 32.5 mi
57 min
£75–95

Preston to Birkenhead by train

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51 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 35 mi
Duration: 51 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £6–25 and the journey takes 51 min. TransPennine Express also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Queen Square Bus Station via Wellington Street in around 2h 17m.

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