Does Birkenhead Central station have ticket gates?

No, this station doesn't have ticket gates.

Is there CCTV at Birkenhead Central station?

Yes, there is CCTV at this station.

Is there a bureau de change at Birkenhead Central station?

No, there isn't a bureau de change at this station.

Are there public telephones at Birkenhead Central station?

No, this station doesn't have public telephones.

Is there a waiting room at Birkenhead Central station?

Yes, this station has a waiting room.

Are there seated areas at Birkenhead Central station?

Yes, there's a seating area at this station.

Are there showers at Birkenhead Central station?

No, there aren't showers at this station.

Is there a tourist information office at Birkenhead Central station?

No, there isn't a tourist information office at this station.

Are there luggage trolleys at Birkenhead Central station?

No, luggage trolleys aren't available at this station.

Are smartcards issued at Birkenhead Central station?

Yes, smartcards are issued at this station.

Are there ticket machines at Birkenhead Central station?

No, there aren't ticket machines at this station.

Can I collect train tickets from Birkenhead Central station?

Yes, you can collect train tickets from this station.

Can smartcards be topped up at Birkenhead Central station?

Yes, you can top up smartcards at this station.

Can smartcards be validated at Birkenhead Central station?

Yes, smartcards can be validated at this station.

Are Oyster cards issued at Birkenhead Central station?

No, Oyster cards aren't issued at this station.

Can Oyster cards be topped up at Birkenhead Central station?

No, you can't top up Oyster cards at this station.

Can Oyster cards be used at Birkenhead Central station?

No, you can't use Oyster cards at this station.

Are there bus connections at Birkenhead Central station?

Yes, there are bus services at this station.

Is car hire available at or near Birkenhead Central station?

No, car hire is not available at or near the station.

Are there metro connections at Birkenhead Central station?

No, metro services aren't available at this station.

Does Birkenhead Central station have connections to a port?

No, the station doesn't have connections to a port.

Does Birkenhead Central station have connections to an airport?

Yes, the station has connections to an airport.

Is bike hire available at or near Birkenhead Central station?

No, bike hire is not available at or near the station.

Are accessible taxis available at Birkenhead Central station?

Yes, accessible taxis are available at this station.

Is there a ramp at Birkenhead Central station to get on the train?

Yes, there is a train ramp at this station.

Are there accessible public telephones at Birkenhead Central station?

No, accessible public telephones aren't available at this station.

Are there induction loops at Birkenhead Central station?

Yes, induction loops are available at this station.

Are there wheelchairs available at Birkenhead Central station?

No, wheelchairs aren't available at this station.

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Birkenhead Central station information

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Birkenhead Central station address

Birkenhead Central station
Argyle Street South
Birkenhead
Merseyside
CH41 9DB

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Birkenhead Central ticket office opening hours

Monday – 05:32 to 00:07 Tuesday – 05:32 to 00:07 Wednesday – 05:32 to 00:07 Thursday – 05:32 to 00:07 Friday – 05:32 to 00:07 Saturday – 05:32 to 00:07 Sunday – 07:34 to 00:07

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Birkenhead Central train station facilities

Getting ready for your next journey? Whether you’re planning a trip or getting ready for your commute, find out everything you need to know about Birkenhead Central station facilities here before you travel. At most train stations you’ll find ticket machines to buy or collect tickets, as well as customer help points if you need a helping hand. There are also seating areas in most stations so you can sit back and relax while you wait for your train. For detailed information about the facilities available at Birkenhead Central station, take a look below.

Birkenhead Central at a glance

Birkenhead Central station

Station information
- Station details
  
  Station name
  
  Birkenhead Central
  
  CRS code
  
  BKC
  
  Station operator
  
  ME
  
  National Location Code
  
  2217
- Ticketing information
  
  Does Birkenhead Central station have ticket gates?
  
  No, this station doesn't have ticket gates.
  
  Penalty fares information
  
  Applicable Operators: Merseyrail
- Station security
  
  Staffing level
  
  Full time
  
  Is there CCTV at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  Yes, there is CCTV at this station.
- Customer service
  
  Are there customer help points at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  Yes, there's customer help points at this station.
  
  Customer services information
  
  This information is unavailable.
  
  Assisted travel information
  
  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.
  
  Assisted travel contact details
  
  0151 555 1111
  
  Assisted travel opening hours
  Monday to Friday – 07:00 to 19:00
Station facilities
- Toilet facilities
  
  Are there toilets at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  Yes, this station has toilets.
  
  Are there baby changing facilities at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  Yes, there are baby changing facilities at this station.
  
  Are there showers at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  No, there aren't showers at this station.
- Seating at the station
  
  Is there a waiting room at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  Yes, this station has a waiting room.
  
  Are there seated areas at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  Yes, there's a seating area at this station.
- Tourist facilities
  
  Is there a bureau de change at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  No, there isn't a bureau de change at this station.
  
  Are there luggage storage facilities at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  No, there are no luggage storage facilities at this station.
  
  Is there a tourist information office at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  No, there isn't a tourist information office at this station.
  
  Are there luggage trolleys at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  No, luggage trolleys aren't available at this station.
- Communication
  
  Are there public telephones at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  No, this station doesn't have public telephones.
  
  Is there a post box at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  Yes, there's a post box at this station.
  
  Post box information
  
  Outside the station
  
  Is there Wi-Fi at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  No, this station doesn't have Wi-Fi.
- Shops, cafés and cash machines
  
  Is there a cash machine at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  No, there aren't cash machines at this station.
  
  Are there shops at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  Yes, there are shops at this station.
  
  Shops information
  
  News agent
  
  Are there cafés, pubs or restaurants at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  Yes, there are cafés, pubs or restaurants at this station.
  
  Cafés, pubs or restaurants information
  
  Cold drinks vending machine Food vending machine
Buying and collecting train tickets
- Ticket office
  
  Are there ticket machines at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  No, there aren't ticket machines at this station.
  
  Can I collect train tickets from Birkenhead Central station?
  
  Yes, you can collect train tickets from this station.
- Ticketing options
  
  Are smartcards issued at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  Yes, smartcards are issued at this station.
  
  Can smartcards be topped up at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  Yes, you can top up smartcards at this station.
  
  Can smartcards be validated at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  Yes, smartcards can be validated at this station.
  
  Smartcard information
  
  Metro Cards, local Saveaway and Railpass season tickets only. For more information Click here.
Travel links
- Public transport
  
  Are there bus connections at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  Yes, there are bus services at this station.
  
  Bus services information
  
  For onward travel information click here or contact the Traveline on 0871 200 2233
  
  Are there metro connections at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  No, metro services aren't available at this station.
  
  Does Birkenhead Central station have connections to a port?
  
  No, the station doesn't have connections to a port.
  
  Does Birkenhead Central station have connections to an airport?
  
  Yes, the station has connections to an airport.
  
  Airport connections information
  
  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.
  
  Replacement buses location
  
  Argyle Street, Birkenhead
- Personal transport
  
  Is car hire available at or near Birkenhead Central station?
  
  No, car hire is not available at or near the station.
  
  Does Birkenhead Central station have a taxi rank?
  
  Yes, this station has a taxi rank.
  
  Taxi rank information
  
  A taxi rank is not available at this station.
Car parking
- Car parking
  Live Car Parking
  
  Car parking
  
  Car parking is not available at this station.
Bikes
- Bike storage
  
  Is there bike storage at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  Yes, there's bike storage at this station.
  
  Is there a sheltered bike storage area at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  Yes, there is a sheltered bike storage area.
  
  Bike storage spaces
  
  52
  
  Bike storage location
  
  on Liverpool bound platform
  
  Bike storage information
  
  Apply for Free Secure cycle storage access www.merseyrail.org/cycle
  26 racks, 30 secure spaces
  
  Bike storage type
  
  Stands
  
  Is there CCTV in the bike storage at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  Yes, this station has CCTV in the bike storage.
- Bike hire
  
  Is bike hire available at or near Birkenhead Central station?
  
  No, bike hire is not available at or near the station.
Accessibility and mobility access
- Station access
  
  Is there a ramp at Birkenhead Central station to get on the train?
  
  Yes, there is a train ramp at this station.
  
  Step-free access information
  
  Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform.” Lifts can be used to access platforms
  
  Step-free access coverage
  Whole station
  
  Are there accessible drop off or pick up points at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  No, there aren't accessible drop off or pick up points at this station.
  
  Are there wheelchairs available at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  No, wheelchairs aren't available at this station.
- Ticketing access
  
  Are there accessible ticket machines at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  No, this station doesn't have accessible ticket machines.
  
  Is there a lowered ticket counter at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  Yes, there's a lowered ticket counter at this station.
  
  Lowered ticket counter information
  
  Ticket office counter can be adjusted in height.
  
  Are there induction loops at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  Yes, induction loops are available at this station.
- Accessible travel links
  
  Are accessible taxis available at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  Yes, accessible taxis are available at this station.
  
  Accessible taxis information
  
  www.traintaxi.co.uk
- Accessible station facilities
  
  Is staff help available at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  Yes, staff are available to help you at this station.
  
  Staff help opening hours
  
  Monday – 05:34 to 00:07 Tuesday – 05:34 to 00:07 Wednesday – 05:34 to 00:07 Thursday – 05:34 to 00:07 Friday – 05:34 to 00:07 Saturday – 05:34 to 00:07 Sunday – 07:34 to 00:08
  
  Are there accessible public telephones at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  No, accessible public telephones aren't available at this station.
  
  Are there accessible toilets at Birkenhead Central station?
  
  No, this station doesn't have accessible toilets.

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