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Compare train, bus, and flight for Birkenhead to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birkenhead to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $112.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$93 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $261 Average price | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birkenhead to London:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birkenhead to London costing on average $93 (€74).
A bus is $236 (€189) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birkenhead to London costing on average $261 (€208).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 36m.
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Birkenhead to London
How to get from Birkenhead to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birkenhead to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:50 AM7h30Birkenhead2:20 PMLondon$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:50 AM7h30Birkenhead2:20 PMLondon$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:55 PM6h55Birkenhead6:50 AMLondon$471One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:50 AM7h30Birkenhead1:20 PMLondon$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birkenhead to London:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birkenhead to London costing on average $93 (€74).
A bus is $236 (€189) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birkenhead to London costing on average $261 (€208).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 36m.
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birkenhead and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to London by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 0 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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