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Outbound fromBirmingham New Street to Birkenhead Hamilton Square by train
It takes an average of 3h 44m to travel from Birmingham New Street to Birkenhead Hamilton Square by train, over a distance of around 79 miles (126 km). There are normally 59 trains per day travelling from Birmingham New Street to Birkenhead Hamilton Square and tickets for this journey start from £15.45 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:45 | |
| Departure station | Birmingham New Street | |
| Arrival station | Birkenhead Hamilton Square | |
| Journey time | From 1h 51m | |
| Distance | 79 miles (126 km) | |
| Frequency | 59 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £15.45 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Birmingham New Street to Birkenhead Hamilton Square in 1 hour 51 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Birmingham New Street to Birkenhead Hamilton Square? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 44 minutes to travel the 79 miles (126 km) from Birmingham New Street to Birkenhead Hamilton Square by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 51 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 59 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or Merseyrail to Birkenhead Hamilton Square. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Birkenhead Hamilton Square in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £15.45. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Birkenhead Hamilton Square by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Birkenhead Hamilton Square
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