Trains from Birkenhead to London

Birkenhead to London train information

Which train company can I use?

Search for your ticket on gopili to see the different companies for your train from Birkenhead (North West England) to London (London England). The services on board will change depending on the train provider.

How much times does it take?

There are 178 miles between Birkenhead to London. Taking the train is often the fastest option to get to London from Birkenhead, and it’s also a greener option than driving your car or flying.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Prices will vary depending on the day and hour of travel and how far in advance you purchase your ticket.

Best prices for Birkenhead to London train tickets

Birkenhead - London prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Birkenhead to London by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Birkenhead - London: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

Generally, the earlier you buy your train ticket, the cheaper it will be but there can be some exceptions. We collected the data from the last six months in order to find the best time to purchase your train tickets Birkenhead to London. The figures illustrate that buying your train from Birkenhead to London in advance is not always cheaper.

We found tickets at £29 when purchasing your ticket 3 days in advance while you will have to pay a minimum of £42 if you get your seat 7 days in advance. Thus, based on our data, the best time to purchase your seat is 3 days in advance as it is 32% cheaper than 7 days in advance.

Best prices for Birkenhead to London trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Birkenhead and London by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets London to Birkenhead and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Birkenhead - London train tickets

The most efficient way to spend less on your Birkenhead London train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

• When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Birkenhead to London? Grab your calculator, considering:

  A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

  B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

  C = average fare for a Birkenhead London ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

  Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

  In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Birkenhead to London (one way trip).

• Railcards enable you to save 34% off most train fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey