The average train between Birkenhead and Barrowford takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Birkenhead to Barrowford. 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 hourly between Birkenhead and Barrowford. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Barrowford at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Barrowford. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead station and arriving at Barrowford station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Birkenhead to Barrowford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Birkenhead to Barrowford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Nelson station.
Book your Birkenhead to Barrowford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Birkenhead and Barrowford is 73.2 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Nelson via Preston in around 2h 41m.