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How to get from South Lakeland to Birkenhead by bus and train?

From South Lakeland to Birkenhead by bus and train

To get from South Lakeland to Birkenhead in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 555 bus from Glebe Close 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 Birkenhead Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 50 min.

290min
Bus - 555555
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Birkenhead
Leaves from Glebe Close

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South Lakeland
  • 2
    Bus - 555555
    Wait for bus
    555
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lancaster
    820 yd • 10 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
    69 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
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Lakeland to Birkenhead by bus and train via 555, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and 423

To get from South Lakeland to Birkenhead in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 555 bus from Glebe Close station to Lancaster station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 423 bus from Whitechapel (Stop Sd) station to Birkenhead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 58 min.

298min
Bus - 555555
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 423423
Walk to Birkenhead
Leaves from Glebe Close

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South Lakeland
  • 2
    Bus - 555555
    Wait for bus
    555
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lancaster
    820 yd • 10 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
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitechapel (Stop Sd)
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 423423
    Wait for bus
    423
    Seacombe
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Birkenhead
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Birkenhead
    Walk to
    Birkenhead
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Lakeland to Birkenhead

The distance between South Lakeland, North West and Birkenhead, North West is approximately 70.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 290 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Lakeland 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 South Lakeland

South Lakeland is located at South Lakeland, North West and the nearest public transport station is Tanpits Lane.

Bus stations close to South Lakeland:

  • Tanpits Lane
  • Glebe Close
  • The Square

Public transport stations close to Birkenhead, North West

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

Bus stations close to Birkenhead:

  • Birkenhead Central Station (Stop B)
  • Birkenhead Central Station (Stop A)
  • Clifton Crescent

Alternative route from South Lakeland to Birkenhead by bus and train via 555, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and 423

To get from South Lakeland to Birkenhead in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 555 bus from Glebe Close station to Lancaster station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 423 bus from Whitechapel (Stop Sd) station to Birkenhead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 58 min.

298min
Bus - 555555
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 423423
Walk to Birkenhead
Leaves from Glebe Close

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South Lakeland
  • 2
    Bus - 555555
    Wait for bus
    555
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lancaster
    820 yd • 10 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
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitechapel (Stop Sd)
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 423423
    Wait for bus
    423
    Seacombe
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Birkenhead
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Birkenhead
    Walk to
    Birkenhead
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Lakeland to Birkenhead?

    The fastest way takes 290 minutes, using Bus line 555, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Lakeland to Birkenhead?

    The alternative route takes 298 minutes, using Bus line 555, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 423.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Lakeland 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 50 min.

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

    The 555 bus line goes from Lancaster City Centre station near South Lakeland to Lancaster station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Lancaster station near Birkenhead in North West

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

    The total travel time between South Lakeland and Birkenhead in North West by bus and train is about 4 hr 50 min.

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

    Get on the 555 bus from the Lancaster City Centre stop near South Lakeland in North West.

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

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

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