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How to get from Cantsfield to Birkenhead by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Cantsfield to Birkenhead in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 81 bus from Road End station to Lancaster station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Conway Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 58 min.

238min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Birkenhead
Leaves from Road End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Road End
    0.92 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lancaster
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    68 min
  • 7
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    New Brighton
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Conway Park
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Birkenhead
    Walk to
    Birkenhead
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 81, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and X1

To get from Cantsfield to Birkenhead in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 81 bus from Road End station to Lancaster station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the X1 bus from Whitechapel (Stop Sd) station to Grange Road East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 4 min.

244min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - X1X1
Walk to Birkenhead
Leaves from Road End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Road End
    0.92 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lancaster
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitechapel (Stop Sd)
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Chester
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grange Road East
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Birkenhead
    Walk to
    Birkenhead
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cantsfield to Birkenhead

The distance between Cantsfield, North West and Birkenhead, North West is approximately 76.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 238 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cantsfield to Birkenhead by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Cantsfield

Cantsfield is located at Cantsfield, North West and the nearest public transport station is Wennington.

Train stations close to Cantsfield:

  • Wennington

Public transport stations close to Birkenhead, North West

Birkenhead is located at Birkenhead, North West and the nearest public transport station is Birkenhead.

Train stations close to Birkenhead:

  • Green Lane
  • Birkenhead Central
  • Conway Park

Bus stations close to Birkenhead:

  • Birkenhead
  • Burlington Street
  • Clwyd Street

Alternative route by bus and train via 81, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and X1

To get from Cantsfield to Birkenhead in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 81 bus from Road End station to Lancaster station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the X1 bus from Whitechapel (Stop Sd) station to Grange Road East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 4 min.

244min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - X1X1
Walk to Birkenhead
Leaves from Road End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Road End
    0.92 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lancaster
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitechapel (Stop Sd)
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Chester
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grange Road East
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Birkenhead
    Walk to
    Birkenhead
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cantsfield to Birkenhead?

    The fastest way takes 238 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cantsfield to Birkenhead?

    The alternative route takes 244 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line X1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cantsfield and Birkenhead in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cantsfield to Birkenhead in North West?

    The 81 bus line goes from Road End station near Cantsfield to Lancaster City Centre station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Lancaster City Centre station near Birkenhead in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Cantsfield to Birkenhead in North West by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Cantsfield and Birkenhead in North West by bus and train is about 3 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cantsfield to get to Birkenhead in North West?

    Get on the 81 bus from the Road End stop near Cantsfield in North West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cantsfield and Birkenhead in North West?

    Get off the bus at the Lancaster City Centre station, which is closest to Birkenhead in North West.

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