The cheapest and fastest trains from Birkenhead to Hooton
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
19 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
11 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birkenhead to Hooton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birkenhead to Hooton will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 1 trains that leave Birkenhead for Hooton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 11 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 19 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birkenhead to Hooton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birkenhead to Hooton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 11 km
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£6 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Birkenhead to Hooton train times
The table below shows live departures for Birkenhead to Hooton trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:48 Birkenhead | 0h19 | 05:07 Hooton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birkenhead to Hooton
Trains from Birkenhead to Hooton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 23:14. The fastest train covers the 11 km distance in 19m.
Distance 11 km |
Average train duration 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 05:39 |
Last train 23:14 |
Train companies: Merseyrail from Birkenhead to Hooton trainsMerseyrail trains will get you between Birkenhead and Hooton from £3. 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 Hooton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birkenhead to Hooton 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 Hooton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Birkenhead and Hooton
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:30 - 00:20 Sunday 07:36 - 00:20 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Type of shops available: Convenience store
- 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 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
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Hamilton Square, Hamilton Street, Birkenhead CH41
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:49 - 00:17 Sunday 07:49 - 00:17 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- 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.” All platforms can be accessed via lift.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- 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: Station Road, Birkenhead
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:51 - 00:15 Sunday 07:51 - 00:15 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: No
- Step free access note: Category C: “This station does not have step-free access to any platform.” Ticket office is step free. Access to platform is via stepped ramps only.
- 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: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: 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: Duke Street, Birkenhead
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:54 - 00:12 Sunday 07:54 - 00:12 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- 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: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: ajacent to booking office
- 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: Europa Boulevard
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:32 - 00:10 Sunday 07:32 - 00:10 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to booking office
- 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: Green Lane, Birkenhead
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:29 - 00:12 Sunday 07:29 - 00:12 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B: "This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details" Car park and ticket office are step free and wheelchair access is available on the Liverpool bound platform only. The Ellesmere Port/ Chester platform has no disabled access.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets can be electronically opened by staff in the Booking Office.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On 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: Clyde Street, Birkenhead CH42
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:24 - 00:27 Sunday 07:29 - 00:27
- Car Park: Station Car 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” The Ticket office is step free and lifts can be used to access platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on 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: Hooton Station, Waterworks Lane, South Wirral
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