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Compare train and bus for Chester to Birkenhead
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Birkenhead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 14 miles (24 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $12 compared to roughly $7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.98. The journey takes 39m versus 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Chester to Birkenhead by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chester to Birkenhead is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:00 AM0h36Chester8:36 AMBirkenhead$71One-way0 transfers
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- 8:00 AM0h36Chester8:36 AMBirkenhead$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:00 AM0h36Chester8:36 AMBirkenhead$71One-way0 transfers
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- 8:30 AM0h36Chester9:06 AMBirkenhead$71One-way0 transfers
- 9:00 AM0h36Chester9:36 AMBirkenhead$71One-way0 transfers
- 9:30 AM0h36Chester10:06 AMBirkenhead$71One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Chester to Birkenhead
Travel to Birkenhead easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chester to Birkenhead.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Birkenhead as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ).
- Travel with FlixBus, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Birkenhead by bus.
- Travel with Mersey Rail, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail to go to Birkenhead by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire.
- 12 direct trains per day with Mersey Rail, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail.
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