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How to get fromHeathrow to Birkenheadby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Heathrow to Birkenhead by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
    3h 53m
    £79–136

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus Uk920
    4h 20m
    £24–55

  3. Drive  197.5 mi

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Birkenheadcar car 197.5 mi
    3h 40m
    £50–72

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus
    2h 25m
    £60–253

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2. Take the train from Reading to Wolverhamptontrain train
    3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    5h 42m
    £94–167

  6. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LHR - LPL
    4h 5m
    £132–471

Heathrow to Birkenhead by train and subway

Calendar192Weekly Services
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool, Liverpool One twice daily. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h 20m. National Express also services this route 5 times a week.

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