Portsmouth to Birkenhead Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Birkenhead takes 4h 52m 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 52m
Duration: 268 mi
Distance: £108
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street

4h 54m

£94–167

Portsmouth to Birkenhead train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 11:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

10:35 PM → 9:04 AM
Arrives next day
10h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:23 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 19m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 12:04 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:23 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 19m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 12:04 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:14 AM → 10:04 AM
4h 50m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 48m • 2 changes
6:49 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
7:51 AM → 12:04 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:48 AM → 12:18 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 2:04 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
10:37 AM → 3:04 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:23 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 19m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 12:04 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:23 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 10:23 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 19m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 12:04 PM
4h 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.

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 54m.

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