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Outbound fromBarrow-in-Furness to Birkenhead Central by train
It takes an average of 4h 28m to travel from Barrow-in-Furness to Birkenhead Central by train, over a distance of around 51 miles (82 km). There are normally 20 trains per day travelling from Barrow-in-Furness to Birkenhead Central and tickets for this journey start from £16.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:46 | |
| Departure station | Barrow-in-Furness | |
| Arrival station | Birkenhead Central | |
| Journey time | From 2h 47m | |
| Distance | 51 miles (82 km) | |
| Frequency | 20 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £16.50 | |
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How to travel from Barrow-in-Furness to Birkenhead Central by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Birkenhead Central? Look no further.
You'll usually find 20 trains per day running between Barrow-in-Furness and Birkenhead Central, which usually take 4 hours 28 minutes to complete the 51 miles (82 km) journey. It can take as little as 2 hours 47 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Birkenhead Central by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or Merseyrail are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Barrow-in-Furness to Birkenhead Central start from £16.50 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Birkenhead Central? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
FAQs about the train journey from Barrow-in-Furness to Birkenhead Central
Want to know more about your journey from Barrow-in-Furness to Birkenhead Central? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
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Cheap train tickets from Barrow-in-Furness to Birkenhead Central
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