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Newbury to Birkenhead trains

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The average train between Newbury and Birkenhead takes 4h 38m 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.

4h 38m
Duration
202 mi
Distance
£94
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 42m
£73–148

Newbury to Birkenhead train times

Trains run hourly between Newbury and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Newbury is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains10h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains8h 43m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 16m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 25m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 25m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Newbury to Birkenhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 202.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Newbury, West Berkshire, England and Birkenhead, England?

You can take a train from Newbury to Liverpool Lime Street via Reading and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 42m.

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