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St Helens Central to Birkenhead train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from St Helens Central to Birkenhead, starting from DKK 55.7 and averaging DKK 55.7. The entire journey takes no more than 37m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
22:05 45m, No direct St Helens Central	22:50 Birkenhead Hamilton Square	Find Tickets
22:24 56m, No direct St Helens Central	23:20 Birkenhead Hamilton Square	Find Tickets
23:18 49m, No direct St Helens Central	00:07 +1 Birkenhead Hamilton Square	Find Tickets
23:27 6h 22m, No direct St Helens Central	05:49 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

St Helens Central to Birkenhead train route details

First train

05:52

Last train

23:27

Departure station

St Helens Central

Arrival station

Birkenhead

Journey time

37m

Distance

21 km

Price

DKK 55.7*

Train Operators

Northern, Merseyrail, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from St Helens Central to Birkenhead

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from St Helens Central to Birkenhead during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from St Helens Central to Birkenhead for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from St Helens Central to Birkenhead, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from St Helens Central to Birkenhead ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from St Helens Central to Birkenhead more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

St Helens Central to Birkenhead train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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St Helens Central to Birkenhead train prices and times

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