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Portsmouth to Birkenhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Birkenhead takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 53m
Duration
268 mi
Distance
£109
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 29m
£94–168

Portsmouth to Birkenhead train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast10h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 40m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 37m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 19m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 40m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 37m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 19m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 40m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 37m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 19m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Birkenhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 267.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Liverpool Lime Street via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 29m.

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