The average train between Scotland and Birkenhead takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotland 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 Scotland and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotland is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 39m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Scotland 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 Scotland to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Scotland to Birkenhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Birkenhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Scotland to Birkenhead train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Scotland and Birkenhead is 383.7 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Street via Wigan North Western in around 3h 37m.