Trains from Accrington
to Birkenhead North
From £24.10
Accrington to Birkenhead Northby train on average takes 2 hrs 26 mins
Accrington to Birkenhead North one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £24.10
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 15 minutes
- First train leaves Accrington at 06:26
- Last train leaves Accrington at 21:28
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Accrington to Birkenhead North train times
| Last updated: 17:55:18
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18:12 Accrington On Time | 20:17 Birkenhead North On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 2h 5m, 2 changes | ||
18:23 Accrington On Time | 20:47 Birkenhead North On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 2h 24m, 2 changes | ||
18:28 Accrington On Time | 21:02 Birkenhead North On Time | Off-Peak Day Single, Northern | 2h 34m, 2 changes | ||
19:01 Accrington On Time | 21:32 Birkenhead North On Time | Off-Peak Day Single, Northern | 2h 31m, 3 changes | ||
19:23 Accrington On Time | 21:47 Birkenhead North On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 2h 24m, 2 changes |
Accrington facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Inside ticket hall - available during ticket office opening hours.
- Station BuffetYes
Community run cafe in station ticket hall, open in mornings when ticket office open.
- ToiletsYes
These toilets are available during booking office opening hours
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi FiNo
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- Rail replacement locations
Eagle Street, next to entrance to station carpark.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
These toilets are available during booking office opening hours
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Email Address: enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0800 200 6060 - Operator NameNorthern
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces33
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces6
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces32
- ShelteredYes
- CctvNo
- Location
Within station, next to ticket office
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 06:40 to 15:00
Sun 09:05 to 17:05 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Ticket machine is on Platform 2 near the foot bridge
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
- Scooter Friendly Station
- Platform 1: , step free access from Paxton Street, up steep 50m ramp with handrail or past the car park and a shallower ramp.
- Platform 2: step free access up gently sloping footpath from Eagle Street.
- Ticket office is on Leeds/Colne Platform (1), with stepped footbridge between platforms comprising of 25 steps up and 24 steps down with rest platforms.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
Birkenhead North facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Metro Cards, local Saveaway and Railpass season tickets only. For more information Click here.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for ME
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
- Station BuffetYes
Cold drinks vending machine Food vending machine
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiNo
Find WiFi Hotspots around Birkenhead North station
- Rail replacement locations
Station Road, Birkenhead
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0151 955 2368 - Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Email Address: comment@merseyrail.org
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0151 555 1111 - Operator NameMerseyrail
- Spaces630
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces35
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces12
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Birkenhead North Bike Shelter is currently unavailable due to ongoing work at the station. The works are due to be complete by February 2024
- Annotation
Apply for Free Secure Cycle storage access www.merseyrail.org/cycle
Birkenhead North Bike Shelter is currently unavailable due to ongoing work at the station. The works are due to be complete by February 2024
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0151 555 1111
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Fri 07:00 to 19:00
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:49 to 00:17
Sun 07:49 to 00:17 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
All disabled passengers will be offered assistance by station staff.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Step Free Access
Category A: "œThis station has step free access to all platforms / the platform." All platforms can be accessed via lift.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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