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Trains from Arbroath (ARB) to Birkdale (BDL)

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12

train journeys
per day

203

miles (326 kms)

6hrs 45 mins

fastest journey

06:49 / 04:35

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

9

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Arbroath (ARB) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 12 scheduled rail journeys between Arbroath and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 12 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Arbroath to Birkdale is approximately 203 miles (326 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 19 mins.

First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Arbroath and Birkdale.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Arbroath to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 45 mins.

Journeys from Arbroath to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:49
    7 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    14:18
    Arbroath
    Birkdale
    Arbroath to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:01
    6 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    14:46
    Arbroath
    Birkdale
    Arbroath to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:14
    7 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    16:18
    Arbroath
    Birkdale
    Arbroath to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:56
    6 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    16:46
    Arbroath
    Birkdale
    Arbroath to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:50
    7 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    18:18
    Arbroath
    Birkdale
    Arbroath to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:52
    6 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    18:46
    Arbroath
    Birkdale
    Arbroath to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:59
    7 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    20:33
    Arbroath
    Birkdale
    Arbroath to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:58
    6 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    20:46
    Arbroath
    Birkdale
    Arbroath to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:50
    7 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    22:18
    Arbroath
    Birkdale
    Arbroath to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:50
    7 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    23:01
    Arbroath
    Birkdale
    Arbroath to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    17:03
    7 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    00:18
    Arbroath
    Birkdale
    Arbroath to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    22:44
    9 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    07:46
    Arbroath
    Birkdale
    Arbroath to Birkdale

About Arbroath Station

Station name Arbroath (ARB)
Address Arbroath station, Keptie Street, Arbroath, Angus, DD11 1RQ
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 19:30
Saturday 07:00 - 19:30
Sunday 09:10 - 16:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

About Birkdale Station

Station name Birkdale (BDL)
Address Birkdale station, Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4AF
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:27 - 00:32
Tuesday 05:27 - 00:32
Wednesday 05:27 - 00:32
Thursday 05:27 - 00:32
Friday 05:27 - 00:32
Saturday 05:27 - 00:32
Sunday 07:47 - 00:32
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Arbroath and Birkdale

The travel time between Arbroath and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 19 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 45 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Arbroath and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 12 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:49, and the last train of the day leaves at 04:35.

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Amenities on trains between Arbroath and Birkdale can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Arbroath & Birkdale. owever, there are 12 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Arbroath and Birkdale.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Arbroath and Birkdale, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.