The average train between Leicester and Birkenhead takes 2h 47m 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.
Trains run hourly between Leicester and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Leicester to Birkenhead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nuneaton station.
Leicester to Birkenhead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Leicester to Birkenhead train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Birkenhead is 151.4 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Liverpool Lime Street via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 2h 57m.