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How to get fromKirkham to Birkenheadby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kirkham to Birkenhead by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kirkham & Wesham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street
    1h 16m
    £14–26

  2. Bus, line 47 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Southport Interchangebus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 47 / ...
    3h 7m
    £7–9

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Market Square to Bus Stationbus bus 61
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Approachbus bus 2A
    3. Take the train from Ormskirk to Moorfieldstrain train
    2h 52m
    £13–20

  4. Drive  38.5 mi

    1. Drive from Kirkham to Birkenheadcar car 38.5 mi
    1h 6m
    £10–14

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kirkham to Birkenheadtaxi taxi 38.5 mi
    1h 6m
    £170–210

  6. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    1h 39m
    £13–27

Kirkham to Birkenhead by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Kirkham, Lancashire, England and Birkenhead, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Kirkham & Wesham to Liverpool Lime Street once daily. Tickets cost £14–26 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Square to Queen Square Bus Station via Bus Station and Southport Interchange in around 3h 7m.

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