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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Birkenhead
Showing times and prices for 15 Nov
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
3 h 37 m
Average duration
3 h 55 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
217 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Birkenhead is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Birkenhead will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Bristol for Birkenhead 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 217 km distance in an average of 3 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 10 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.
06:003h37
Bristol09:37Birkenhead
£441One-way
0 changes
06:203h59
Bristol10:19Birkenhead
£511One-way
0 changes
05:534h10
Bristol10:03Birkenhead
£521One-way
0 changes
06:003h37
Bristol09:37Birkenhead
£441One-way
0 changes
06:203h59
Bristol10:19Birkenhead
£511One-way
0 changes
05:534h10
Bristol10:03Birkenhead
£521One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bristol to Birkenhead
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Birkenhead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 217 km
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£47 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bristol to Birkenhead train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Birkenhead trains for tomorrow, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 08:45
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:53 Bristol | 4h10 | 10:03 Birkenhead | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:00 Bristol | 3h37 | 09:37 Birkenhead | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:20 Bristol | 3h59 | 10:19 Birkenhead | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Birkenhead
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Trains from Bristol to Birkenhead run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:44, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 217 km distance in 3h 35m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £31
Distance 217 km |
Average train duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 35m |
First train 05:44 |
Last train 23:52 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £31
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Bristol to Birkenhead trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Bristol and Birkenhead from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 45m
Cheapest Price
£43
CrossCountry frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 7m
Cross Country frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Bristol to Birkenhead train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Booking trains from Bristol to Birkenhead in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To explore Birkenhead's main attractions such as Birkenhead Park, Williamson Art Gallery, and the historic shipyard, a visit of 1-2 days is generally sufficient.
The train journey from Bristol to Birkenhead covers a distance of 217 km and takes approximately 3h 35m. Trains run 10 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Birkenhead is by coach, costing approximately £31.
The cost of a train ticket from Bristol to Birkenhead can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £34, while the average price tends to be around £47.
The train distance from Bristol to Birkenhead is 217 km.
The train station in Bristol that goes to Birkenhead is Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), and it arrives at Birkenhead Central (BKC).
The first train from Bristol to Birkenhead leaves at 5:44.
The last train from Bristol to Birkenhead departs at 23:52.
There is no night train service from Bristol to Birkenhead.
Trains from Bristol to Birkenhead run approximately 10 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bristol to Birkenhead.
Yes, you can take the train from Bristol to Birkenhead.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bristol to Birkenhead.
To get from Bristol to Birkenhead, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Birkenhead
Bristol
Birkenhead
The major train station for departures in Bristol is Bristol Temple Meads. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol Temple Meads for your trip from Bristol to Birkenhead.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
Taxis
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance.
Public transport options for Bristol Temple Meads
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Located on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Clifton Down
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Whiteladies Road outside Clifton Down Shopping Centre
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform
- Accessible taxis: No
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Montpelier
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Cheltenham Road
The major train station for arrivals in Birkenhead is Birkenhead Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birkenhead Central for your journey to Birkenhead from Bristol.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Liverpool bound platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Birkenhead Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Argyle Street, Birkenhead
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Birkenhead Hamilton Square
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Hamilton Square, Hamilton Street, Birkenhead CH41
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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.
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: ajacent to booking office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Conway Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Europa Boulevard
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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.
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to booking office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Green Lane
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Green Lane, Birkenhead
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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.
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets can be electronically opened by staff in the Booking Office.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Rock Ferry
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Clyde Street, Birkenhead CH42
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