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How to get fromLeicester to Birkenheadby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Birkenhead by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train London Euston - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2h 57m
    £33–99

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus Uk087
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus Uk021 / ...
    4h 30m
    £16–28

  3. Drive 108.9 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Birkenheadcar car 108.9 mi
    2h 21m
    £27–39

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Nottinghamtrain train London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h 7m
    £74–110

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
    4h 39m
    £60–109

Leicester to Birkenhead by train

Calendar153Weekly Trains
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 114.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Liverpool Lime Street via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 4h 30m.

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