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Basingstoke to Birkenhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basingstoke and Birkenhead takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke 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.

4h 26m
Duration
201 mi
Distance
£94
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 12m
£76–144

Basingstoke to Birkenhead train times

Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 29m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 32m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains10h 28m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 53m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 51m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 52m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 53m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 51m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 52m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 53m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 51m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 52m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Basingstoke to Birkenhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 200.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Birkenhead, England?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Liverpool Lime Street via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 12m.

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