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Outbound fromBirkenhead North to Liverpool James Street by train
It takes an average of 11m to travel from Birkenhead North to Liverpool James Street by train, over a distance of around 3 miles (4 km). There are normally 139 trains per day travelling from Birkenhead North to Liverpool James Street and tickets for this journey start from £4.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:03 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:34 | |
| Departure station | Birkenhead North | |
| Arrival station | Liverpool James Street | |
| Journey time | From 10m | |
| Distance | 3 miles (4 km) | |
| Frequency | 139 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £4.20 | |
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Take the train from Birkenhead North to Liverpool James Street in 10 minutes
If you want to travel from Birkenhead North to Liverpool James Street by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Birkenhead North to Liverpool James Street by train to take around 11 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 10 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 139 trains per day running on this route, which spans 3 miles (4 km). There's no need for any changes along the way, as there are direct trains available to Liverpool James Street. You can travel with Merseyrail trains during your journey, as they are the main operator of services on this route.
Train tickets from Birkenhead North to Liverpool James Street start from £4.20 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Birkenhead North to Liverpool James Street
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Birkenhead North to Liverpool James Street is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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