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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Birkenhead takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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.

6h 1m
Duration
304 mi
Distance
£147
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Plymouth to Birkenhead train times

Trains run hourly between Plymouth and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 15m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 20m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 22m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 52m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 22m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 15m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 52m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 22m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 15m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 52m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 22m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 15m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 15m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 15m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 17m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 51m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 51m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 18m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 52m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 22m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 15m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Birkenhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 303.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Liverpool Lime Street via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 38m.

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