The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Birkenhead Central (BKC)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
5 m
Average duration
5 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
3 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Birkenhead Central (BKC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Birkenhead Central (BKC) will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 1 trains that leave Liverpool James Street (LVJ) for Birkenhead Central (BKC) 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 3 km distance in an average of 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 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 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Birkenhead Central (BKC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Birkenhead Central (BKC) 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 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 3 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£5 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
35m Average total duration Fastest 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Birkenhead Central (BKC) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:46 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h05 | 05:51 Birkenhead Central (BKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Birkenhead Central (BKC) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Birkenhead Central (BKC)
Distance 3 km |
Average train duration 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 5m |
First train 05:46 |
Last train 07:47 |
Train companies: Merseyrail from Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Birkenhead Central (BKC) trainsMerseyrail trains will get you between Liverpool James Street (LVJ) and Birkenhead Central (BKC) 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: Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Birkenhead Central (BKC) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool James Street (LVJ) and Birkenhead Central (BKC)
- 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”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts
- 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
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: N/A
- 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: James Street Station, James Street, Liverpool
- 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
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