The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Birkenhead takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 12:02 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Birkenhead station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 2m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Birkenhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Birkenhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Birkenhead train tickets online with TransPennine Express.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Birkenhead is 197.9 km. The road distance is 293 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 29m.