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The average train between Leicester and Birkenhead takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 49m
Duration
114 mi
Distance
£43
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leicester to Birkenhead train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Cross CountryLumoAvanti West Coast2h 15m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 23m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains8h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 34m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 26m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 20m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 24m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 27m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 20m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 24m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 27m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 20m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 24m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 27m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 20m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 24m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 27m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Birkenhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 114.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Liverpool Lime Street via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 2h 58m.

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