How to get from The Trafford Centre to Birkenhead by bus and train?

From The Trafford Centre to Birkenhead by bus and train

To get from The Trafford Centre to Birkenhead in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 250 bus from The Trafford Centre station to Piccadilly Gardens station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 472 bus from Whitechapel (Stop Sd) station to Birkenhead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 250250
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 472472
Walk to Birkenhead
Leaves from The Trafford Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    0.62 mi • 13 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
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitechapel (Stop Sd)
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 472472
    Wait for bus
    472
    Heswall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Birkenhead
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Birkenhead
    Walk to
    Birkenhead
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from The Trafford Centre to Birkenhead by bus and train via 250, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and 423

To get from The Trafford Centre to Birkenhead in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 250 bus from The Trafford Centre station to Piccadilly Gardens 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 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 250250
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 423423
Walk to Birkenhead
Leaves from The Trafford Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    0.62 mi • 13 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
    52 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
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from The Trafford Centre to Birkenhead

The distance between The Trafford Centre, North West and Birkenhead, North West is approximately 43.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from The Trafford Centre 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 The Trafford Centre

The Trafford Centre is located at 10 Peel Avenue, Stretford, Manchester M17 8BD, UK, North West and the nearest public transport station is Old Park Lane.

Bus stations close to The Trafford Centre:

  • Old Park Lane
  • The Trafford Centre
  • Ellesmere Circle

Public transport stations close to Birkenhead, North West

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

Train stations close to Birkenhead:

  • Birkenhead Central
  • Conway Park
  • Birkenhead Hamilton Square

Bus stations close to Birkenhead:

  • Grange Road
  • Grange Road East
  • Burlington Street

Related Routes

Alternative route from The Trafford Centre to Birkenhead by bus and train via 250, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and 423

To get from The Trafford Centre to Birkenhead in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 250 bus from The Trafford Centre station to Piccadilly Gardens 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 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 250250
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 423423
Walk to Birkenhead
Leaves from The Trafford Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    0.62 mi • 13 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
    52 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
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from The Trafford Centre to Birkenhead?

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 472.

  • What is the alternative route to get from The Trafford Centre to Birkenhead?

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 423.

  • Is there a direct bus between The Trafford Centre and Birkenhead?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from The Trafford Centre to Birkenhead?

    The 250 bus line goes from The Trafford Centre station near The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park to Piccadilly Gardens station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Piccadilly Gardens station near Birkenhead in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from The Trafford Centre to Birkenhead by bus and train?

    The total travel time between The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park and Birkenhead in North West by bus and train is about 2 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near The Trafford Centre to get to Birkenhead?

    Get on the 250 bus from the The Trafford Centre stop near The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between The Trafford Centre and Birkenhead?

    Get off the bus at the Piccadilly Gardens stop, which is closest to Birkenhead in North West.

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