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Northampton to Birkenhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Northampton and Birkenhead takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton 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.

2h 17m
Duration
159 mi
Distance
£66
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
2h 50m
£50–92

Northampton to Birkenhead train times

Trains run hourly between Northampton and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 17m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 34m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 14m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 15m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 16m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 14m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 15m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 16m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 23m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 16m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 16m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 54m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 52m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northampton 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 Northampton to Birkenhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 158.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Northampton, England and Birkenhead, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Milton Keynes Central to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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