The average train between Horwich and Birkenhead takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Horwich 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 Horwich and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Horwich is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 24m • 1 change
1h 39m • 1 change
1h 46m • 1 change
1h 47m • 1 change
7h 17m • 1 change
1h 24m • 1 change
1h 39m • 1 change
1h 46m • 1 change
1h 37m • 1 change
2h 34m • 1 change
1h 37m • 1 change
2h 34m • 1 change
1h 24m • 1 change
1h 39m • 1 change
1h 46m • 1 change
1h 47m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Horwich 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.
No, there is no direct train from Horwich to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Horwich station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Leyland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Horwich to Birkenhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackrod station.
Horwich to Birkenhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Horwich to Birkenhead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Horwich and Birkenhead is 38.5 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Blackrod to Liverpool Lime Street via Leyland in around 1h 48m.