The cheapest and fastest trains from Birkenhead to Chirk
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 47 m
Average duration
1 h 54 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birkenhead to Chirk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birkenhead to Chirk will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
To travel from Birkenhead to Chirk you need to make at least one change.
5:592h00Birkenhead7:59Chirk£161One-way1 change
8:041h47Birkenhead9:51Chirk£161One-way1 change
8:041h47Birkenhead9:51Chirk£161One-way1 change
5:592h00Birkenhead7:59Chirk£161One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birkenhead to Chirk
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birkenhead to Chirk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 51 km
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£16 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birkenhead to Chirk train times
The table below shows live departures for Birkenhead to Chirk trains for today, Thursday 13 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:59 Birkenhead | 2h00 | 7:59 Chirk | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:04 Birkenhead | 1h47 | 9:51 Chirk | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birkenhead to Chirk
Trains from Birkenhead to Chirk run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 22:08. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 5:59 |
Last train 22:08 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Mersey Rail, Merseyrail from Birkenhead to Chirk trainsMersey Rail, Merseyrail trains will get you between Birkenhead and Chirk from £11. 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 to Chirk train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birkenhead to Chirk 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 Chirk, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birkenhead and Chirk
Most Birkenhead to Chirk trains use the Birkenhead Hamilton Square to Chirk station pair. Use this guide to compare Birkenhead and Chirk train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birkenhead Hamilton Square from Birkenhead city centre
Birkenhead Hamilton Square train station facilities and services
Birkenhead Hamilton Square has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birkenhead Hamilton Square. ATMs are available at Birkenhead Hamilton Square.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birkenhead Hamilton Square. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birkenhead Hamilton Square: Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birkenhead Hamilton Square: 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 ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Conway Park from Birkenhead city centre
Conway Park train station facilities and services
Conway Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Conway Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Conway Park. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Conway Park: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Conway Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Conway Park: 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: Yes.
Getting to Green Lane from Birkenhead city centre
Green Lane is 1 km from Birkenhead city centre. Public transport options include:
Green Lane train station facilities and services
Green Lane has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Green Lane.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Green Lane. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Green Lane: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Green Lane: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Green Lane: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C: “This station does not have step-free access to any platform.” The nearest station with access is Birkenhead Central, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Chirk station do trains from Birkenhead arrive at?
Getting to Chirk from Chirk city centre
Chirk train station facilities and services
Chirk has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Chirk.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chirk: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Chirk: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chirk: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. Step free access is available to both platforms via a ramped footbridge from the station car park, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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