Cheapest month
Up to 21%The cheapest time to travel is September ($38.75); the most expensive is April ($46.88).
Trains from Birkenhead to London
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- Lowest price from $72.01
- Average duration 2h 58m
- Connections per day 57
- Distance 288 km
- CO₂ per person 4 kg
train from Birkenhead to London
The journey from Birkenhead to London is about 288 km. On average a train trip takes 2h 58m with 57 connections per day.
| Lowest price | $72.01 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 2h 58m |
| Connections per day | 57 |
| Lowest price | $72.01 |
| Highest price | $109.31 |
| First departure | 07:49 AM |
| Last departure | 08:26 PM |
| Distance | 288 km |
| Departure | Birkenhead |
| Arrival | London |
| Travel operator | Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Mersey Rail |
When to book from Birkenhead to London
These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.
What historical fares show
Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, September is typically the cheapest month to travel from Birkenhead to London by train, with medians around $38.75 versus about $46.88 in April (roughly a 21% swing).
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Carriers on this route
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Merseyrail is a train operating company that provides urban and suburban rail services in the Liverpool City Region, England. It operates on two lines, the Northern Line and the Wirral Line, covering a total of 75 miles and serving 68 stations. The company is owned by a joint venture between Serco and Abellio, and it carries over 100,000 passengers daily.
The Welsh Government owns the non-profit organization Transport for Wales. It is responsible for the procurement and management of passenger rail services in Wales, as well as the development of the Welsh rail network. The company was established in 2018, taking over from Arriva Trains Wales, and operates services across Wales and the Borders. Transport for Wales is a great choice for your journeys within Wales, such as Cardiff to Aberdare or Newport to Swansea, or for your trips in England, like Manchester to Chester or Birmingham to Shrewsbury, and even for your travel between England and Wales.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 20.16kg
bus 21.6kg
flight 57.6kg
carpool 46.08kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Birkenhead to London?
The train journey between Birkenhead and London emits 20.16kg of CO₂.
How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Birkenhead and London?
Taking the train between Birkenhead and London saves 37.44kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.44kg compared to the bus and 25.92kg compared to the car.
FAQ
A train ticket from Birkenhead to London costs ≈ $107.35 (€95.78). Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from ≈ $72.01 (€64.25).
The cheapest ticket from Birkenhead to London costs ≈ $72.01 (€64.25). Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Birkenhead and London are 288 km apart.
The journey from Birkenhead to London takes about 2h 58m on average. The fastest option takes 2h 38m.
This route is served by 3 operators: Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Mersey Rail.
There are about 57 connections per day from Birkenhead to London.
The first train from Birkenhead to London leaves at 07:49 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last train from Birkenhead to London leaves at 08:26 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The train we found costs ≈ $72.01 (€64.25) but prices can change.
There are about 0 direct connections from Birkenhead to London.
The shortest train journey between Birkenhead and London takes 2h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train between Birkenhead and London.
The train journey from Birkenhead to London generates 4 kg of CO₂.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, September is typically the cheapest month, with medians around $38.75, while April is among the most expensive (about $46.88).