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The average train between St Ives and Birkenhead takes 9h 24m and the fastest train takes 7h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from St Ives 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.

9h 24m
Duration
380 mi
Distance
£187
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

St Ives to Birkenhead train times

Trains run every 3 hours between St Ives and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 8:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Ives is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 1:42 PM. All services require a transfer at St Erth and take an average of 9h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryWest Midlands Trains15h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 35m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 40m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 35m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 40m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 35m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 40m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 35m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 40m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 35m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 40m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross CountryWest Midlands Trains7h 44m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St Ives 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.

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  • Distance: 380.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 24m

What companies run services between St Ives, Cornwall, England and Birkenhead, England?

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Liverpool Lime Street via St Erth, Plymouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 47m.

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