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Trains from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to Birkenhead North (BKN)

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23

train journeys
per day

181

miles (292 kms)

4hrs 13 mins

fastest journey

04:54 / 00:01

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Elephant & Castle (EPH) to Birkenhead North (BKN)

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Elephant & Castle and Birkenhead North , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 23 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Elephant & Castle to Birkenhead North is approximately 181 miles (292 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 11 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast are the main train operating companies running services between Elephant & Castle and Birkenhead North.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Elephant & Castle to Birkenhead North. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 13 mins.

Journeys from Elephant & Castle to Birkenhead North Today

  • Mon 6th May
    04:54
    4 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    09:17
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkenhead North
    Elephant & Castle to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    06:13
    4 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    10:47
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkenhead North
    Elephant & Castle to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    06:35
    4 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    10:52
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkenhead North
    Elephant & Castle to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    07:18
    4 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    11:47
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkenhead North
    Elephant & Castle to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    08:18
    4 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    12:47
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkenhead North
    Elephant & Castle to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    08:39
    4 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    12:52
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkenhead North
    Elephant & Castle to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    09:18
    4 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    13:52
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkenhead North
    Elephant & Castle to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    10:18
    4 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    14:47
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkenhead North
    Elephant & Castle to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    10:37
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    14:52
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkenhead North
    Elephant & Castle to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    11:18
    4 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    15:47
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkenhead North
    Elephant & Castle to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    12:18
    4 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    16:47
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkenhead North
    Elephant & Castle to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    12:37
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    16:52
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkenhead North
    Elephant & Castle to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    13:18
    4 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    17:47
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkenhead North
    Elephant & Castle to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    14:37
    4 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    19:07
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkenhead North
    Elephant & Castle to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    15:38
    4 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    20:02
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkenhead North
    Elephant & Castle to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    16:18
    4 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    21:02
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkenhead North
    Elephant & Castle to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    17:18
    4 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    21:47
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkenhead North
    Elephant & Castle to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    17:43
    4 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    22:17
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkenhead North
    Elephant & Castle to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    18:18
    4 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    23:17
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkenhead North
    Elephant & Castle to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    19:38
    4 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    00:02
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkenhead North
    Elephant & Castle to Birkenhead North

About Elephant & Castle Station

Station name Elephant & Castle (EPH)
Address Elephant & Castle station, Elephant Road, Camberwell, London, SE17 1LB
Managed by TL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 20:10
Saturday 06:40 - 20:10
Sunday 09:10 - 18:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Birkenhead North Station

Station name Birkenhead North (BKN)
Address Birkenhead North station, Station Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 7AZ
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:49 - 00:17
Tuesday 05:49 - 00:17
Wednesday 05:49 - 00:17
Thursday 05:49 - 00:17
Friday 05:49 - 00:17
Saturday 05:49 - 00:17
Sunday 07:49 - 00:17
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Elephant & Castle and Birkenhead North

The travel time between Elephant & Castle and Birkenhead North by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 11 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 13 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Elephant & Castle and Birkenhead North vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 23 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:54, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:01.

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Amenities on trains between Elephant & Castle and Birkenhead North can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Elephant & Castle & Birkenhead North. owever, there are 23 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast are the main train operating companies running services between Elephant & Castle and Birkenhead North.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Elephant & Castle and Birkenhead North, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.