Trains from Manchester to Birkenhead

Manchester to Birkenhead train information

Search for your ticket on gopili to see the different companies for your train connecting Manchester (North West England) to Birkenhead (North West England). The services on board may change depending on the train operator.

On average, the journey takes around 1h18m by train because of the 33 miles to travel to Birkenhead from Manchester. The journey time will vary depending if your train is direct or with stops.

Depending how long in advance you buy your ticket or the day and hour of travel, the price of the ticket may vary.

Best prices for Manchester to Birkenhead train tickets

Manchester - Birkenhead prices calendar

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

Best prices for Manchester to Birkenhead trains

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

Discount Manchester - Birkenhead train tickets

The most efficient way to spend less on your Manchester Birkenhead 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.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several journeys. But is it really worth it when travelling from Manchester to Birkenhead? Check with your calculator, considering:

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

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

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

Initially, divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of journeys needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Manchester to Birkenhead (one way trip).

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

Railcards enable you to get a third off most adult fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

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