The average train between Manchester and Birkenhead Port takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Manchester to Birkenhead Port. 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 6 times a week between Manchester and Birkenhead Port. The earliest departure is at 10:53 PM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Birkenhead Port at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Birkenhead Port. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Birkenhead Port station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Manchester to Birkenhead Port train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Manchester to Birkenhead Port train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
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The distance between Manchester and Birkenhead Port is 52.4 km. The road distance is 53 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £11–20 and the journey takes 36 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route 3 times a day.