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

From Widnes to Birkenhead by bus and train

To get from Widnes to Birkenhead in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 79C bus from Vicarage Road station to Station Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AVANTI WEST COAST 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 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 79C79C
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Birkenhead
Leaves from Vicarage Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vicarage Road
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 79C79C
    Wait for bus
    79C
    Murdishaw
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Road
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Runcorn
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    20 min
  • 7
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Chester
  • 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 Widnes to Birkenhead by bus and train via 82A, AVANTI WEST COAST and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Widnes to Birkenhead in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 82A bus from Vicarage Road station to Station Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AVANTI WEST COAST 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 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 82A82A
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Birkenhead
Leaves from Vicarage Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vicarage Road
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 82A82A
    Wait for bus
    82A
    Murdishaw
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Road
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Runcorn
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    20 min
  • 7
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Chester
  • 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
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Public transport directions from Widnes to Birkenhead

The distance between Widnes, North West and Birkenhead, North West is approximately 18.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Widnes 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 Widnes

Widnes is located at Widnes, North West and the nearest public transport station is Vicarage Road.

Bus stations close to Widnes:

  • Vicarage Road
  • Kingsway Hotel
  • Doctors Pub

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:

  • Liverpool Central
  • Liverpool James Street
  • Brunswick

Bus stations close to Birkenhead:

  • Birkenhead
  • Burlington Street
  • Birkenhead Central Station (Stop A)

Ferry stations close to Birkenhead:

  • Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
  • Seacombe Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route from Widnes to Birkenhead by bus and train via 82A, AVANTI WEST COAST and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Widnes to Birkenhead in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 82A bus from Vicarage Road station to Station Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AVANTI WEST COAST 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 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 82A82A
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Birkenhead
Leaves from Vicarage Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vicarage Road
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 82A82A
    Wait for bus
    82A
    Murdishaw
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Road
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Runcorn
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    20 min
  • 7
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Chester
  • 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 79C, Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 82A, Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Widnes 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 1 hr 16 min.

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

    The 79C bus line goes from Vicarage Road station near Widnes to Murdishaw station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Murdishaw station near Birkenhead in North West

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

    The total travel time between Widnes and Birkenhead in North West by bus and train is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the 79C bus from the Vicarage Road stop near Widnes in North West.

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

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

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