Birkenhead to Preston by train
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Overview: trains from Birkenhead to Preston
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From Birkenhead to Preston by train
Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Birkenhead to Preston by train. With 19 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 from Birkenhead to Preston
Ready to book tickets from Birkenhead to Preston? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:
The cheapest tickets between Birkenhead and Preston typically run £11.30.
If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .
If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .
You can book travel between these two destinations 5 months in advance.
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Birkenhead to Preston train times
Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Birkenhead to Preston is at 05:59 and the last is at 23:54. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:09 and the last one is at 23:49. You can expect 19 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 51 minutes.
Average train travel time and distance from Birkenhead to Preston
On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 3 minutes, spanning 46 kilometres in total.
When do tickets go on sale between Birkenhead and Preston?
You can start planning and booking your trip between Birkenhead and Preston 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.
Learn more about train travel from Birkenhead to Preston
Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Preston city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.
FAQs about the train journey from Birkenhead to Preston
Want to know more about your journey from Birkenhead to Preston? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The distance between Birkenhead and Preston is 46 kilometres.
The cheapest fare for this route is £11.30. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .
You can purchase tickets for this route 5 months in advance.
The fastest journey on this route takes 1 hour and 3 minutes.
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