The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Birkenhead
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
3 m
Average duration
4 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
3 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Birkenhead is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Birkenhead will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 3 trains that leave Liverpool 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 3 km distance in an average of 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 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.
8:120h03Liverpool8:15Birkenhead£41One-way0 changes
16:420h03Liverpool16:45Birkenhead£41One-way0 changes
5:000h05Liverpool5:05Birkenhead£41One-way0 changes
8:120h03Liverpool8:15Birkenhead£41One-way0 changes
16:420h03Liverpool16:45Birkenhead£41One-way0 changes
5:000h05Liverpool5:05Birkenhead£41One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Liverpool to Birkenhead
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Birkenhead 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 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 3 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£4 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
34m Average total duration Fastest 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40m Average total duration 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Liverpool to Birkenhead train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Birkenhead trains for today, Monday 13 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C08035 | On time 6:00 Liverpool Central (LVC) | 0h07 | 6:07 Birkenhead Central (BKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C08035 | On time 6:00 Liverpool Central (LVC) | 0h05 | 6:05 Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
C07915 | On time 6:12 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h05 | 6:17 Birkenhead Central (BKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C07915 | On time 6:12 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h03 | 6:15 Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86332 | On time 6:22 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h03 | 6:25 Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
C62814 | On time 6:27 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h03 | 6:30 Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
C08037 | On time 6:32 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h03 | 6:35 Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
C08037 | On time 6:32 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h05 | 6:37 Birkenhead Central (BKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C07917 | On time 6:46 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h03 | 6:49 Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
C07917 | On time 6:46 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h05 | 6:51 Birkenhead Central (BKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86329 | On time 6:52 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h03 | 6:55 Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
C62812 | On time 6:57 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h03 | 7:00 Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
C08039 | On time 7:02 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h03 | 7:05 Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
C08039 | On time 7:02 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h05 | 7:07 Birkenhead Central (BKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C07919 | On time 7:17 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h05 | 7:22 Birkenhead Central (BKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C07919 | On time 7:17 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h03 | 7:20 Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86327 | On time 7:22 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h03 | 7:25 Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
C62810 | On time 7:27 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h03 | 7:30 Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
C08041 | On time 7:31 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h05 | 7:36 Birkenhead Central (BKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C08041 | On time 7:31 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h03 | 7:34 Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86325 | On time 7:37 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h03 | 7:40 Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
C62808 | On time 7:42 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h03 | 7:45 Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
C07921 | On time 7:47 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h03 | 7:50 Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
C07921 | On time 7:47 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h05 | 7:52 Birkenhead Central (BKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C07923 | On time 7:59 Liverpool Central (LVC) | 0h07 | 8:06 Birkenhead Central (BKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C07924 | On time 8:17 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h05 | 8:22 Birkenhead Central (BKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C07926 | On time 8:24 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h06 | 8:30 Birkenhead Central (BKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C08045 | On time 8:32 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h05 | 8:37 Birkenhead Central (BKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C07927 | On time 8:39 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h05 | 8:44 Birkenhead Central (BKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C07929 | On time 8:54 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h05 | 8:59 Birkenhead Central (BKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C08047 | On time 9:02 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h05 | 9:07 Birkenhead Central (BKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C07931 | On time 9:16 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h05 | 9:21 Birkenhead Central (BKC) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Liverpool to Birkenhead by train or coach
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
14 Jul
15 Jul
16 Jul
17 Jul
18 Jul
19 Jul
20 Jul
Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Birkenhead
Trains from Liverpool to Birkenhead run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 3 km distance in 3m.
Distance 3 km |
Average train duration 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 3m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: Mersey Rail, Merseyrail from Liverpool to Birkenhead trainsMersey Rail, Merseyrail trains will get you between Liverpool and Birkenhead from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Mersey Rail
Merseyrail
FAQs: Liverpool to Birkenhead train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Birkenhead
Most Liverpool to Birkenhead trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Birkenhead Hamilton Square station pair, with some services arriving at Birkenhead Central. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Birkenhead train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is 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. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Liverpool James Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool James Street is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool James Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool James Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool James Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool James Street. ATMs are available at Liverpool James Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool James Street. 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 Liverpool James Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool James Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool James Street: 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.
Getting to Liverpool Central from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Central train station facilities and services
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. 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 Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: 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 ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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 Birkenhead Central from Birkenhead city centre
Birkenhead Central train station facilities and services
Birkenhead Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, 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 Birkenhead Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birkenhead Central. 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 Birkenhead Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birkenhead Central: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birkenhead Central: 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.
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.
Most popular train connections from Liverpool
More options for your journey from Liverpool to Birkenhead
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
