Holyhead to Birkenhead Trains

Holyhead to Birkenhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Birkenhead takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Holyhead 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.

2h 37m
Duration: 99 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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£37–62

Holyhead to Birkenhead train times

Trains run hourly between Holyhead and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:40 PM → 6:36 AM
Arrives next day
8h 56m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:44 AM → 7:05 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
4:57 AM → 7:35 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
5:26 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
5:44 AM → 8:20 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:44 AM → 7:05 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
4:57 AM → 7:35 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
5:26 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
5:44 AM → 8:20 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:44 AM → 7:05 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
4:57 AM → 7:35 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
5:26 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
5:44 AM → 8:20 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:44 AM → 7:05 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
4:57 AM → 7:35 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
5:26 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
5:44 AM → 8:20 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:44 AM → 7:05 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
4:57 AM → 7:35 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
5:26 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
5:44 AM → 8:20 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:25 AM → 7:05 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
4:56 AM → 7:35 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 8:05 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
5:59 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
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