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

From Widnes to Birkenhead Central by bus and train

To get from Widnes to Birkenhead Central in Birkenhead, 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 11 min.

71min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 79C79C
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Train - MERSEYRAIL
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 Birkenhead Central
    Ride to train station
    Birkenhead Central
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Widnes to Birkenhead Central in Birkenhead, 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 14 min.

74min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 82A82A
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Train - MERSEYRAIL
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 Birkenhead Central
    Ride to train station
    Birkenhead Central
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Widnes to Birkenhead Central
The distance between Widnes, Birkenhead and Birkenhead Central, Birkenhead is approximately 18.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Widnes to Birkenhead Central by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Birkenhead – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Widnes

Widnes is located at Widnes, Birkenhead 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 Central, Birkenhead

Birkenhead Central is located at Birkenhead Central, Birkenhead and the nearest public transport station is Clifton Crescent.

Train stations close to Birkenhead Central:

  • Liverpool Central
  • Liverpool James Street
  • Brunswick

Bus stations close to Birkenhead Central:

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

Ferry stations close to Birkenhead Central:

  • Seacombe Ferry Terminal
  • Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
Related Routes

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

To get from Widnes to Birkenhead Central in Birkenhead, 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 14 min.

74min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 82A82A
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Train - MERSEYRAIL
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 Birkenhead Central
    Ride to train station
    Birkenhead Central
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 79C, Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 82A, Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Widnes and Birkenhead Central?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Widnes to Birkenhead Central?

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

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

    The total travel time between Widnes in North West and Birkenhead Central in Birkenhead by bus and train is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Widnes to get to Birkenhead Central?

    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 Central?

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

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