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Birkdale to Liverpool James Street Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Birkdale to Liverpool James Street? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as €10.05, with average prices for this route around €10.05.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
05:37 1h 3m, Direct Birkdale	06:40 Liverpool James Street	Find Tickets
05:52 1h, Changes required Birkdale	06:52 Liverpool James Street	Find Tickets
06:07 1h 3m, Direct Birkdale	07:10 Liverpool James Street	Find Tickets
06:22 1h, Changes required Birkdale	07:22 Liverpool James Street	Find Tickets
06:37 1h, Changes required Birkdale	07:37 Liverpool James Street	Find Tickets
06:52 1h, Changes required Birkdale	07:52 Paris	Find Tickets

Birkdale to Liverpool James Street Train Route Details

First train

05:37

Last train

23:22

Departure station

Birkdale

Arrival station

Liverpool James Street

Journey time

Distance

26 km

Price

€10.05*

Train operators

Merseyrail

How to book cheap train tickets from Birkdale to Liverpool James Street

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Birkdale to Liverpool James Street. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Birkdale to Liverpool James Street for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Another option to consider is splitting your tickets to save more on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from Birkdale to Liverpool James Street, you can split the route into two legs: A to C and C to B. This is often cheaper than purchasing a direct ticket, and you usually won’t need to change trains or seats.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Birkdale to Liverpool James Street ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Birkdale to Liverpool James Street more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Birkdale to Liverpool James Street train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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Birkdale to Liverpool James Street Train prices and times

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