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20/03/2025
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Islington to Birkenhead by train

The journey from Islington to Birkenhead by train is 177.62 mi and takes 2 hrs 3 mins. There are 141 connections per day, with the first departure at 04:40 and the last at 23:59. It is possible to travel from Islington to Birkenhead by train for as little as £7.90 or as much as £115.66. The best price for this journey is £7.90.

Lowest Price £7.90
Journey Duration 2 hrs 3 mins
Connection per Day 141
Lowest Price £7.90
Highest Price £115.66
First Departure 04:40
Last Departure 23:59
Distance 177.62 mi
Departure Islington
Arrival Birkenhead
Carriers National Rail

Best time to book cheap train tickets from Islington to Birkenhead

The cheapest Islington - Birkenhead train tickets can be found for as low as £28.22 if you’re lucky, or £41.09 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as £65.47.

Find the best day to travel to Birkenhead by train

When travelling to Birkenhead by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Islington to Birkenhead CO2 Emissions by Train

Ecology
Train
20.01kg
Bus
21.44kg
Flight
57.17kg
Car
45.74kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Islington to Birkenhead by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Islington and Birkenhead are 20.01kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Islington and Birkenhead? By taking the train between Islington and Birkenhead you will save 37.16kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 1.43kg compared to a bus and 25.73kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a train ticket from Islington to Birkenhead?
A train ticket from Islington to Birkenhead is £41.82. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as £7.90.
What's the cheapest train ticket from Islington to Birkenhead?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Islington to Birkenhead is £7.90. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Islington and Birkenhead by train?
Islington to Birkenhead is 177.62 mi.
How long does the train between Islington and Birkenhead take?
Islington to Birkenhead is on average 2 hrs 3 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 0 hrs 52 mins.
How many train connections per day go from Islington to Birkenhead?
Islington to Birkenhead has 141 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Islington to Birkenhead leave?
The earliest train from Islington to Birkenhead departs at 04:40. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from Islington to Birkenhead depart?
The latest train from Islington to Birkenhead departs at 23:59. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Islington to Birkenhead in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest train ticket we have found is £7.90 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
What's the fastest journey time between Islington to Birkenhead by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Islington and Birkenhead is 0 hrs 52 mins.
Is there a direct train from Islington to Birkenhead?
Yes, there is a direct train between Islington and Birkenhead.
What are the CO2 emissions for Islington to Birkenhead by train?
The train journey from Islington to Birkenhead creates 20.01kg of CO2 emissions.

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