The average train between Hereford and Birkenhead takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford 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 Hereford and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 5:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Hereford to Birkenhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Birkenhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Hereford to Birkenhead train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Hereford and Birkenhead is 150 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Liverpool Lime Street via Crewe in around 2h 28m.