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

By bus and train

To get from Birkenhead to Eccleston in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Birkenhead Central station to Liverpool Lime Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 111 bus from Wigan station to Institute station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Walk to train station
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 111111
Walk to Eccleston
Leaves from Birkenhead Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birkenhead Central
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Chester
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wigan North Western
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wigan
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Preston City Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Institute
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Eccleston
    Walk to
    Eccleston
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MERSEYRAIL, NORTHERN and 112

To get from Birkenhead to Eccleston in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Birkenhead Central station to Liverpool Lime Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 112 bus from Yewlands Drive station to Ulnes Walton Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Walk to train station
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 112112
Walk to Eccleston
Leaves from Birkenhead Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birkenhead Central
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Chester
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leyland
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Yewlands Drive
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 112112
    Wait for bus
    112
    Wymott
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ulnes Walton Lane
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Eccleston
    Walk to
    Eccleston
    1.6 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Birkenhead to Eccleston

The distance between Birkenhead, North West and Eccleston, North West is approximately 36.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Birkenhead to Eccleston 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 Birkenhead

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

Bus stations close to Birkenhead:

  • Grange Road
  • Grange Road East
  • Burlington Street

Ferry stations close to Birkenhead:

  • Seacombe Ferry Terminal

Public transport stations close to Eccleston, North West

Eccleston is located at Eccleston, North West and the nearest public transport station is Old Mill.

Train stations close to Eccleston:

  • Euxton Balshaw Lane
  • Croston

Bus stations close to Eccleston:

  • Old Mill
  • Church
  • Enfield Close

Alternative route by bus and train via MERSEYRAIL, NORTHERN and 112

To get from Birkenhead to Eccleston in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Birkenhead Central station to Liverpool Lime Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 112 bus from Yewlands Drive station to Ulnes Walton Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Walk to train station
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 112112
Walk to Eccleston
Leaves from Birkenhead Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birkenhead Central
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Chester
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leyland
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Yewlands Drive
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 112112
    Wait for bus
    112
    Wymott
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ulnes Walton Lane
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Eccleston
    Walk to
    Eccleston
    1.6 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 111.

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

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 112.

  • Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Eccleston in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Birkenhead to Eccleston in North West?

    The MERSEYRAIL train line goes from Birkenhead Central station near Birkenhead to Chester station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chester station near Eccleston in North West

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

    The total travel time between Birkenhead and Eccleston in North West by train and bus is about 2 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Birkenhead to get to Eccleston in North West?

    Get on the MERSEYRAIL train from the Birkenhead Central station near Birkenhead in North West.

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

    Get off the train at the Chester stop, which is closest to Eccleston in North West.

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