What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Birkenhead?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Birkenhead is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Birkenhead?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Birkenhead is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Nuneaton and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Leicester to Birkenhead?

The distance between Leicester and Birkenhead is 115 miles. The road distance is 109.6 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Birkenhead without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Birkenhead without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 2h 57m and costs £30 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Birkenhead?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Leicester to Birkenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Birkenhead bus from?

Leicester to Birkenhead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Birkenhead train from?

Leicester to Birkenhead train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Nuneaton station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Leicester to Birkenhead is to train via Crewe which takes 2h 57m and costs £30 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £80 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Leicester to Birkenhead bus arrive?

Leicester to Birkenhead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Birkenhead train arrive?

Leicester to Birkenhead train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Birkenhead is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Leicester to Birkenhead.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Birkenhead?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Birkenhead?

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Leicester to Birkenhead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 57m
£31–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
5h 11m
£27–78
Drive 108.9 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Birkenheadcar 108.9 mi
2h 21m
£27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 9m
£69–105
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 158
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus 6
3. Take the train from Tamworth to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 38m
£31–53

Leicester to Birkenhead by train

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2h 57mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest 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 St Margaret's Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station in around 5h 11m.

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