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How to get from Birkenhead Central to Astley by bus and train?

From Birkenhead Central to Astley by bus and train

To get from Birkenhead Central to Astley in Astley, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Birkenhead Central station to Liverpool Lime Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 35 bus from St Peter's Square (Stop Sd) station to Coach Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 3535
Walk to Astley
Leaves from Birkenhead Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Birkenhead Central
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Chester
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Cleethorpes
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Peter's Square (Stop Sd)
    680 yd • 8 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Leigh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Road
    49 min
  • 9
    Walk to Astley
    Walk to
    Astley
    Manor Road
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Birkenhead Central to Astley by bus and train via MERSEYRAIL, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and V1

To get from Birkenhead Central to Astley in Astley, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Birkenhead Central station to Liverpool Lime Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the V1 bus from Chester Street (Stop C) station to Hough Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - V1V1
Walk to Astley
Leaves from Birkenhead Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Birkenhead Central
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Chester
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Cleethorpes
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Street (Stop C)
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - V1V1
    Wait for bus
    V1
    Leigh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hough Lane
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Astley
    Walk to
    Astley
    Manor Road
    1.01 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Birkenhead Central to Astley

The distance between Birkenhead Central, Astley and Astley, Astley is approximately 49.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Birkenhead Central to Astley by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Astley – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Birkenhead Central

Birkenhead Central is located at Birkenhead Central, Astley and the nearest public transport station is Birkenhead Central Station (Stop B).

Bus stations close to Birkenhead Central:

  • Birkenhead Central Station (Stop B)
  • Birkenhead Central Station (Stop A)
  • Grange Road East

Ferry stations close to Birkenhead Central:

  • Seacombe Ferry Terminal

Public transport stations close to Astley, Astley

Astley is located at Manor Road, Astley and the nearest public transport station is Ellesmere Street.

Bus stations close to Astley:

  • Ellesmere Street
  • Manor Road
  • Abbeycroft Close

Alternative route from Birkenhead Central to Astley by bus and train via MERSEYRAIL, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and V1

To get from Birkenhead Central to Astley in Astley, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Birkenhead Central station to Liverpool Lime Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the V1 bus from Chester Street (Stop C) station to Hough Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - V1V1
Walk to Astley
Leaves from Birkenhead Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Birkenhead Central
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Chester
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Cleethorpes
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Street (Stop C)
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - V1V1
    Wait for bus
    V1
    Leigh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hough Lane
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Astley
    Walk to
    Astley
    Manor Road
    1.01 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Birkenhead Central to Astley?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 35.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Birkenhead Central to Astley?

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line V1.

  • Is there a direct train between Birkenhead Central and Astley?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Birkenhead Central to Astley?

    The MERSEYRAIL train line goes from Chester station near Birkenhead Central in Birkenhead to Liverpool Lime Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Liverpool Lime Street station near Astley in Astley.

  • How long does it take to travel from Birkenhead Central to Astley by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Birkenhead Central in Birkenhead and Astley in Astley by train and bus is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Birkenhead Central to get to Astley?

    Get on the MERSEYRAIL train from the Chester station near Birkenhead Central in Birkenhead.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Birkenhead Central and Astley?

    Get off the train at the Liverpool Lime Street stop, which is closest to Astley in Astley.

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