Birkenhead to Birmingham by train

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Overview: trains from Birkenhead to Birmingham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Birkenhead to Birmingham, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:49 View journey
Last train 23:57 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 52m View journey
Distance (km) 126
Trains / day 25 View all
Cheapest journey CA$63.57 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 53m
Train operators 3

Taking the train from Birkenhead to Birmingham

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Train travel between Birkenhead and Birmingham: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Birkenhead to Birmingham:

  • Cheapest tickets: CA$63.57

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 3 months in advance.

Birkenhead to Birmingham train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:49.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:57.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 06:04.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:57.

  • 25 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 34 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Birkenhead to Birmingham

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 52 minutes, crossing a total distance of 126 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Birkenhead and Birmingham?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Birkenhead and Birmingham 3 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Further insights on trains from Birkenhead to Birmingham

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Birmingham city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Birkenhead to Birmingham

Want to know more about your journey from Birkenhead to Birmingham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Birkenhead to Birmingham covers 126 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.