The average train between Poole and Birkenhead takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole 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 Poole and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 16m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Poole 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 Poole to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Birkenhead station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Poole to Birkenhead train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Birkenhead train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Poole to Birkenhead train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Poole and Birkenhead is 306.1 km. The road distance is 495 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Liverpool Lime Street via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 7m.