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

From Dolphinholme to Birkenhead by bus and train

To get from Dolphinholme to Birkenhead in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 487 bus from Post Office station to Robert Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Birkenhead Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 21 min.

261min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 487487
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Birkenhead
Leaves from Post Office

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Post Office
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 487487
    Wait for bus
    487
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert Street
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lancaster
    920 m • 12 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
    84 min
  • 7
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Ellesmere Port
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birkenhead Central
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Birkenhead
    Walk to
    Birkenhead
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Dolphinholme to Birkenhead by bus and train via 487, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and 1

To get from Dolphinholme to Birkenhead in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 487 bus from Post Office station to Robert Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 1 bus from Whitechapel (Stop Sd) station to Grange Road East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 34 min.

274min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 487487
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 11
Walk to Birkenhead
Leaves from Post Office

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Post Office
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 487487
    Wait for bus
    487
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert Street
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lancaster
    920 m • 12 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
    84 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitechapel (Stop Sd)
    480 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Chester
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grange Road East
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Birkenhead
    Walk to
    Birkenhead
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dolphinholme to Birkenhead

The distance between Dolphinholme, North West and Birkenhead, North West is approximately 113.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 261 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dolphinholme 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 Dolphinholme

Dolphinholme is located at Dolphinholme, North West and the nearest public transport station is St Marks Church.

Bus stations close to Dolphinholme:

  • St Marks Church
  • Post Office
  • Ce Primary School

Public transport stations close to Birkenhead, North West

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

Train stations close to Birkenhead:

  • Conway Park
  • Liverpool James Street
  • Liverpool Central

Bus stations close to Birkenhead:

  • Market Street
  • Birkenhead Central Station (Stop B)
  • Birkenhead Central

Ferry stations close to Birkenhead:

  • Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
  • Seacombe Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route from Dolphinholme to Birkenhead by bus and train via 487, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and 1

To get from Dolphinholme to Birkenhead in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 487 bus from Post Office station to Robert Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 1 bus from Whitechapel (Stop Sd) station to Grange Road East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 34 min.

274min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 487487
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 11
Walk to Birkenhead
Leaves from Post Office

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Post Office
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 487487
    Wait for bus
    487
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert Street
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lancaster
    920 m • 12 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
    84 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitechapel (Stop Sd)
    480 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Chester
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grange Road East
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Birkenhead
    Walk to
    Birkenhead
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 261 minutes, using Bus line 487, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 274 minutes, using Bus line 487, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dolphinholme 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 4 hr 21 min.

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

    The 487 bus line goes from Post Office station near Dolphinholme 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 Dolphinholme to Birkenhead in North West by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Dolphinholme and Birkenhead in North West by bus and train is about 4 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the 487 bus from the Post Office stop near Dolphinholme in North West.

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

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