The average train between Birkenhead and Plymouth takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Birkenhead to Plymouth. 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 Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street station and arriving at Plymouth station via Birmingham New Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Birkenhead to Plymouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Birkenhead to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.
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The distance between Birkenhead and Plymouth is 344.8 km. The road distance is 446 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Plymouth via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 17m.