Shrewsbury to Birkenhead Trains

Shrewsbury to Birkenhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Birkenhead takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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.

1h 58m
Duration: 57 mi
Distance: £30
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Chester

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1h 38m

£25–48

Shrewsbury to Birkenhead train times

Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

9:44 PM → 11:36 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
11:53 PM → 6:35 AM
Arrives next day
6h 42m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:37 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 10:05 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:37 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 10:05 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:37 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 10:05 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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