The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Birkenhead takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 every 30 minutes between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 24m • 1 change

1h 13m • 1 change

1h 27m • 1 change

1h 12m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birkenhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birkenhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birkenhead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Birkenhead is 49.2 km. The road distance is 72 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £17–26 and the journey takes 52 min. Two other operators also service this route.