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How to get fromCarlisle to Birkenheadby train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Birkenhead by train or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Glasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
    2h 4m
    £35–60

  2. Train via Preston

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2h 38m
    £25–68

  3. Drive  119.8 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Birkenheadcar car 119.8 mi
    2h 28m
    £30–43

  4. Train via Wigan

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Wigan North Westerntrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Wigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2h 25m
    £36–67

  5. Steam train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Chestertrain train The Dalesman West
    5h 13m

Carlisle to Birkenhead by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 124.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Birkenhead, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Carlisle to Liverpool Lime Street 3 times a day. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 2h 4m.

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