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Trains from Birchington-On-Sea (BCH) to Birkdale (BDL)

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20

train journeys
per day

239

miles (385 kms)

6hrs 34 mins

fastest journey

04:44 / 23:22

first / last train

0

direct trains (6 or 9 changes)

13

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Birchington-On-Sea (BCH) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Birchington-On-Sea and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 20 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Birchington-On-Sea to Birkdale is approximately 239 miles (385 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 35 mins.

Thameslink, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, GWR, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern, Southern, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, London Overground, Merseyrail, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Birchington-On-Sea and Birkdale.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Birchington-on-Sea to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 34 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Birchington-On-Sea to Birkdale

Journeys from Birchington-On-Sea to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    04:44
    6 hrs 49 mins 6 changes
    11:33
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Birkdale
    Birchington-on-Sea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:44
    7 hrs 2 mins 7 changes
    12:46
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Birkdale
    Birchington-on-Sea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:39
    7 hrs 7 mins 7 changes - overtaken train
    13:46
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Birkdale
    Birchington-on-Sea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:49
    6 hrs 57 mins 9 changes
    13:46
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Birkdale
    Birchington-on-Sea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:05
    7 hrs 13 mins 6 changes
    14:18
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Birkdale
    Birchington-on-Sea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:59
    6 hrs 47 mins 7 changes
    14:46
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Birkdale
    Birchington-on-Sea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:02
    6 hrs 44 mins 9 changes
    15:46
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Birkdale
    Birchington-on-Sea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:37
    7 hrs 9 mins 8 changes
    16:46
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Birkdale
    Birchington-on-Sea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:12
    6 hrs 34 mins 7 changes
    17:46
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Birkdale
    Birchington-on-Sea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:37
    6 hrs 56 mins 6 changes
    18:33
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Birkdale
    Birchington-on-Sea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:12
    6 hrs 34 mins 7 changes
    18:46
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Birkdale
    Birchington-on-Sea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:12
    6 hrs 34 mins 7 changes
    19:46
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Birkdale
    Birchington-on-Sea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:12
    6 hrs 34 mins 7 changes
    20:46
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Birkdale
    Birchington-on-Sea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:12
    6 hrs 49 mins 7 changes
    22:01
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Birkdale
    Birchington-on-Sea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:37
    6 hrs 56 mins 6 changes
    22:33
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Birkdale
    Birchington-on-Sea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:05
    6 hrs 56 mins 7 changes
    23:01
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Birkdale
    Birchington-on-Sea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:31
    6 hrs 47 mins 6 changes
    00:18
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Birkdale
    Birchington-on-Sea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    22:24
    10 hrs 37 mins 8 changes
    09:01
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Birkdale
    Birchington-on-Sea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    23:12
    12 hrs 21 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    11:33
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Birkdale
    Birchington-on-Sea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    23:15
    12 hrs 18 mins 7 changes
    11:33
    Birchington-on-Sea
    Birkdale
    Birchington-on-Sea to Birkdale

About Birchington-On-Sea Station

Station name Birchington-On-Sea (BCH)
Address Birchington-on-Sea station, Station Approach, Birchington-on-Sea, Kent, CT7 9RD
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 12:25
Saturday 06:45 - 13:25
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
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 Birchington-On-Sea and Birkdale

The travel time between Birchington-On-Sea and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 35 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 34 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Birchington-On-Sea and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 20 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:44, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:22.

First class tickets on trains between Birchington-On-Sea and Birkdale typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Birchington-On-Sea 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 Birchington-On-Sea & Birkdale. owever, there are 20 possible journeys which require a change.

Thameslink, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, GWR, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern, Southern, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, London Overground, Merseyrail, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Birchington-On-Sea and Birkdale.

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