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Birkenhead to Falkirk trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birkenhead and Falkirk takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Birkenhead to Falkirk. 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 44m
Duration
248 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 54m
£73–147

Birkenhead to Falkirk train times

Trains run hourly between Birkenhead and Falkirk. 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 Falkirk at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail10h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 26m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birkenhead to Falkirk? 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.

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  • Distance: 248 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Falkirk, Scotland?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Falkirk Grahamston via Preston and Haymarket in around 4h 54m.

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