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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birkenhead Central (BKC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
9 m
Average duration
9 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
4 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birkenhead Central (BKC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birkenhead Central (BKC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 3 trains that leave Birkenhead Central (BKC) for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 4 km distance in an average of 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Live departures
Birkenhead Central (BKC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birkenhead Central (BKC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:49 Birkenhead Central (BKC) | 0h09 | 05:58 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:04 Birkenhead Central (BKC) | 0h09 | 07:13 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birkenhead Central (BKC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
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Trains from Birkenhead Central (BKC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 18:19. The fastest train covers the 4 km distance in 8m.
Distance 4 km |
Average train duration 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 8m |
First train 06:04 |
Last train 18:19 |
Train companies: Merseyrail from Birkenhead Central (BKC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsMerseyrail trains will get you between Birkenhead Central (BKC) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birkenhead Central (BKC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birkenhead Central (BKC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Birkenhead Central (BKC) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:32 - 00:07 Sunday 07:34 - 00:07 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform.” Lifts can be used to access platforms
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Liverpool bound platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Argyle Street, Birkenhead
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
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