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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Birkenhead takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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.

3h 40m
Duration
249 mi
Distance
£112
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cambridge to Birkenhead train times

Trains run hourly between Cambridge and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast4h 6m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast9h 13m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast3h 21m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast3h 28m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast3h 21m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast3h 28m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast3h 10m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast3h 13m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast4h 47m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast4h 55m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast4h 36m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast4h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast3h 21m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast3h 28m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast3h 21m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast3h 28m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 1 change
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    Great NorthernAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cambridge 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.

Map of how to get from Cambridge to Birkenhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 248.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Liverpool Lime Street via King's Cross and London Euston in around 4h 16m.

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