Birkenhead Hamilton Square station
Hamilton Street
Birkenhead
Merseyside
CH41 1AL
Birkenhead Hamilton Square Station can be found on Hamilton Street in Birkenhead as shown on the map, and is operated by Merseyrail.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Birkenhead Hamilton Square Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Birkenhead Hamilton Square Train Station, a crucial hub within Merseyside, makes traveling across the region seamless and efficient. Whether you're commuting to work or planning a day out in Liverpool, the station offers a convenient starting point for your journey. Known for its impressive architecture and proximity to major landmarks, Birkenhead Hamilton Square provides welcoming facilities designed to make your travel experience as smooth as possible.
The station offers a comprehensive range of amenities to ensure a comfortable experience for every traveler. The ticket office is open from 5:30 AM to 12:20 AM on weekdays and 7:36 AM to 12:20 AM on Sundays. Ticket machines are conveniently located throughout the station, and the presence of smartcard facilities makes purchasing and collecting tickets efficient. Accessibility is a priority with step-free access available, supported by lifts for easy platform navigation.
Helpline services provide much-needed assistance, available up to two hours before your journey, ensuring all travelers can move with confidence. The station also features essential services like CCTV for safety, refreshment facilities, and a convenience store for light shopping. Though luggage storage isn't available, the station provides seating areas for relaxation while you wait for your train.
Birkenhead Hamilton Square is excellently connected to various modes of transport, creating a seamless travel experience. The rail replacement service is accessible from Hamilton Street, ensuring alternatives whenever required. For those looking to transition to road travel, taxis are available, with more information accessible on traintaxi.co.uk.
Local bus links enhance connectivity, providing options to continue your journey beyond the train network. Travelers can visit the Merseytravel website or contact Traveline for more bus route information. Furthermore, if your travels involve the skies, Liverpool John Lennon Airport is within reach by bus, with Combined Rail and bus tickets simplifying the travel process.
Accessibility to a spectrum of destinations makes Birkenhead Hamilton Square a preferred station for many. Popular routes include journeys to significant Liverpool stations such as Liverpool Central, Liverpool James Street, and Liverpool Lime Street. Trips to cultural hotspots like New Brighton and historical locations such as Chester are also easily facilitated from this station.
With Birkenhead Hamilton Square as your starting point, exploring the beauty of Merseyside’s Wirral Peninsula, including destinations like Rock Ferry, West Kirby, and beyond, is both effortless and enjoyable.
Choosing Birkenhead Hamilton Square as your departure station equips you with convenience, comfort, and reliable connections. The variety of facilities caters to every traveler’s needs, from business commuters to families planning a leisure journey. As you consider your next adventure across the UK by rail, allow Birkenhead Hamilton Square station to enhance your experience with its comprehensive services and modern amenities.
The station's dedication to providing smooth, accessible, and friendly travel ensures each start and finish to your journey is exceptional. Whether you're purchasing tickets or just passing through, Birkenhead Hamilton Square stands ready to support your travel plans with efficiency and ease.
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| Ticket Office Opening hours |
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| Ticket machines | Yes | ||||
| Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets from the Ticket Office | ||||
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes | ||||
| Induction loop | Yes | ||||
| Smartcards | |||||
| Smartcards issued at this station | Yes | ||||
| Smartcard validators | No | ||||
| Information available from staff | Yes - from help point Yes - from ticket office | ||||
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| Customer information | DepartureScreens ArrivalScreens | ||||
| Staff help available |
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| Customer help points | Yes | ||||
| Customer services notes | None | ||||
| Luggage storage | No | ||||
| Lost property | None | ||||
| CCTV at the station | Yes |
| Station Accessibility | |||||
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| Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform.” Lifts can be used to access platforms. | ||||
| Ticket barriers and gates | Yes | ||||
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes | ||||
| Induction loop | Yes | ||||
| Ramp for train access | Yes | ||||
| Accessible Toilets | No | ||||
| Waiting rooms | |||||
| Seating area | Yes | ||||
| Wheelchairs available | No | ||||
| Getting to and from the station | |||||
| Accessible taxis here | No | ||||
| Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | No | ||||
| Accessible spaces | None | ||||
| Accessible car park equipment | No | ||||
| Staff Help | |||||
| Staff help available |
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| Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes | ||||
| Helpline | We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here. | ||||
| Toilets | Yes |
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| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Baby Changing | Yes Female toilets |
| Waiting rooms | |
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| Seating area | Yes |
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
| Refreshment Facilities | Available |
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| ATM Machine | Available Located outside main entrance |
| Shops | Available Convenience store |
| Currency Exchange | No |
| Pay Phones | No |
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| Public Wi-Fi | Available |
| Bicycle Storage | |
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| Spaces | 0 Apply for Free Secure Cycle storage access www.merseyrail.org/cycle Down on lower cross, bottom of the lifts |
| Type of Storage | |
| Sheltered | No |
| CCTV | Yes |
| Bicycle Hire | |
| Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
Hamilton Square, Hamilton Street, Birkenhead CH41 |
For onward travel information click here or contact the Traveline on 0871 200 2233 |
The nearest Airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, it is possible to book through Rail/bus tickets from any Merseyrail station. There is no need to buy separate train and bus tickets, simply ask for 'Liverpool John Lennon Airport' when buying your ticket. The 86A or the 80A bus will take you from Liverpool South Parkway station to the airport with a journey time of just 10 mins. |
| Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from New Brighton | Merseyrail | 06:25 | 3 | On time |
| from West Kirby | Merseyrail | 06:30 | 3 | On time |
| from Hooton | Merseyrail | 06:35 | 2 | On time |
| from Chester | Merseyrail | 06:36 | 1 | On time |
| from New Brighton | Merseyrail | 06:41 | 1 | On time |
| from West Kirby | Merseyrail | 06:46 | 1 | On time |
| from Chester | Merseyrail | 06:50 | 2 | On time |
| from Ellesmere Port | Merseyrail | 06:51 | 1 | On time |
| from New Brighton | Merseyrail | 06:55 | 3 | On time |
| from West Kirby | Merseyrail | 07:00 | 3 | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to New Brighton | Merseyrail | 06:25 | 3 | On time |
| to West Kirby | Merseyrail | 06:30 | 3 | On time |
| to Ellesmere Port | Merseyrail | 06:35 | 2 | On time |
| to Liverpool Central | Merseyrail | 06:36 | 1 | On time |
| to Liverpool Central | Merseyrail | 06:41 | 1 | On time |
| to Liverpool Central | Merseyrail | 06:46 | 1 | On time |
| to Chester | Merseyrail | 06:50 | 2 | On time |
| to Liverpool Central | Merseyrail | 06:51 | 1 | On time |
| to New Brighton | Merseyrail | 06:55 | 3 | On time |
| to West Kirby | Merseyrail | 07:00 | 3 | On time |