Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Birkenhead travel guide

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You're Going to Love Birkenhead

With a population of 81.805, Birkenhead is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Birkenhead to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Birkenhead

Birkenhead in December
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Birkenhead in December
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Birkenhead

Plane

When flying to Birkenhead, you’ll arrive at Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Birkenhead departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Birkenhead, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Birkenhead to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 11 km from the city centre, Birkenhead West Kirby is the busiest station in Birkenhead. Another popular train station is Birkenhead Bromborough Rake, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Birkenhead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 287 km from Birkenhead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Birkenhead, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Birkenhead takes 225 km and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 354 km. The most popular bus station is Birkenhead Eastham New Chester Rd, located 9 km from the city centre of Birkenhead. Birkenhead 12 Quays Ferry Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Birkenhead, you’ll arrive at Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Birkenhead departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Birkenhead, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Birkenhead to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 11 km from the city centre, Birkenhead West Kirby is the busiest station in Birkenhead. Another popular train station is Birkenhead Bromborough Rake, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Birkenhead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 287 km from Birkenhead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Birkenhead, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Birkenhead takes 225 km and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 354 km. The most popular bus station is Birkenhead Eastham New Chester Rd, located 9 km from the city centre of Birkenhead. Birkenhead 12 Quays Ferry Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city centre.

Airports near Birkenhead

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Birkenhead

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Birkenhead

Most booked hotels in Birkenhead

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The Resident Liverpool
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Titanic Hotel Liverpool
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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The Bebington
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Novotel Liverpool Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Hilton Liverpool City Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Travelodge Bromborough
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£42+
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Hiring a car in Birkenhead

Hiring a car in Birkenhead costs £28 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Birkenhead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63. The most frequently booked car type in Birkenhead is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Birkenhead costs £28 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Birkenhead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63. The most frequently booked car type in Birkenhead is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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