The average train between Newbury and Birkenhead takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Newbury 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 Newbury and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newbury is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newbury 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 Newbury to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Newbury station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Newbury to Birkenhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Newbury to Birkenhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Newbury to Birkenhead train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Newbury and Birkenhead is 249.4 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Newbury to Liverpool Lime Street via Reading and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 39m.