The average train between Barmouth and Birkenhead takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Barmouth to Birkenhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Barmouth and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barmouth is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Machynlleth and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Barmouth to Birkenhead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Barmouth to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Barmouth station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Barmouth to Birkenhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Barmouth station.
Barmouth to Birkenhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Barmouth to Birkenhead train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Merseyrail.
The distance between Barmouth and Birkenhead is 102 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Barmouth to Birkenhead Central via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Chester in around 5h 32m.