The average train between Halifax and Birkenhead takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Halifax 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.
Trains run hourly between Halifax and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 5:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Halifax to Birkenhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Birkenhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Halifax to Birkenhead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Halifax and Birkenhead is 84.9 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Liverpool Lime Street via Manchester Victoria in around 1h 39m.