Preston to Birkenhead by train
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Overview: trains from Preston to Birkenhead
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From Preston to Birkenhead by train
Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Preston to Birkenhead by train. With 14 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.
Train cost between Preston and Birkenhead: point-to-point tickets
Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from CA$51.53, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.
Cost of travel with European train passes
Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.
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Preston to Birkenhead daily train schedule
Whether you’re headed to Birkenhead on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 14 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.
00:57: departure of first train Monday-Friday
22:43: departure of last train Monday-Friday
06:44: departure of first train on weekends
23:10: departure of last train on weekends
Every 57 minutes: frequency of train departures
Travel time and distance between Preston and Birkenhead
The route’s fastest journey takes 1 hour and 8 minutes, covering a total of 46 kilometres.
How early can you book train tickets from Preston to Birkenhead?
Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.
Learn even more about travelling from Preston to Birkenhead by train
Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Birkenhead.
FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Birkenhead
Want to know more about your journey from Preston to Birkenhead? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance between Preston and Birkenhead is 46 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route is CA$51.53. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .
Tickets for this journey become available 5 months before the travel date.
The fastest journey time is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
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