Southampton to Birkenhead Trains

Southampton to Birkenhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Birkenhead takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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.

5h 2m
Duration: 232 mi
Distance: £131
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
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4h 44m

£109–186

Southampton to Birkenhead train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

4:15 PM → 9:17 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
5:15 PM → 10:17 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
6:15 PM → 11:17 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
8:15 PM → 7:17 AM
Arrives next day
11h 2m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:42 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 10:42 AM
4h 26m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:42 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:42 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 10:42 AM
4h 26m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:42 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:42 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 10:42 AM
4h 26m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:42 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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.