What is the cheapest way to get from West Kirby to Birkenhead?

The cheapest way to get from West Kirby to Birkenhead is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from West Kirby to Birkenhead?

The fastest way to get from West Kirby to Birkenhead is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £21 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between West Kirby and Birkenhead?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bridge Road and arriving at Watson Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between West Kirby and Birkenhead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from West Kirby and arriving at Birkenhead Hamilton Square. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from West Kirby to Birkenhead?

The distance between West Kirby and Birkenhead is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.

How do I travel from West Kirby to Birkenhead without a car?

The best way to get from West Kirby to Birkenhead without a car is to train which takes 25 min and costs £5 - £11.

How long does it take to get from West Kirby to Birkenhead?

The train from West Kirby to Birkenhead Hamilton Square takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the West Kirby to Birkenhead bus from?

West Kirby to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bridge Road station.

Where do I catch the West Kirby to Birkenhead train from?

West Kirby to Birkenhead train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from West Kirby station.

Train or bus from West Kirby to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from West Kirby to Birkenhead is to train which takes 25 min and costs £5 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 39 min.

Where does the West Kirby to Birkenhead bus arrive?

West Kirby to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Watson Street station.

Where does the West Kirby to Birkenhead train arrive?

West Kirby to Birkenhead train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Birkenhead Hamilton Square station.

Can I drive from West Kirby to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between West Kirby to Birkenhead is 9 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from West Kirby to Birkenhead.

How do I get a train ticket from West Kirby to Birkenhead?

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Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

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There are 4 ways to get from West Kirby to Birkenhead by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from West Kirby to Birkenhead Hamilton Squaretrain West Kirby - West Kirby
25 min
£5–11
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bridge Road to Watson Streetbus 437
39 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Kirby to Birkenheadtaxi 8.7 mi
19 min
£21–26
Drive 8.7 mi
1. Drive from West Kirby to Birkenheadcar 8.7 mi
19 min
£3–4

West Kirby to Birkenhead by train

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Distance: 8.6 mi
Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between West Kirby, England and Birkenhead, England?

Merseyrail operates a train from West Kirby to Birkenhead Hamilton Square every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £5–11 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Bridge Road to Watson Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 39 min. Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire also services this route hourly.

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