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Trains from Birkdale (BDL) to Bedford Stations

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23

train journeys
per day

148

miles (238 kms)

5hrs 6 mins

fastest journey

05:41 / 23:59

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Birkdale (BDL) to Bedford Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Birkdale and Bedford Stations , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 23 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Birkdale to Bedford Stations is approximately 148 miles (238 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 16 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Merseyrail, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Birkdale and Bedford Stations.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Birkdale to Bedford St Johns. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 6 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Birkdale to Bedford Stations

Journeys from Birkdale to Bedford Stations Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:41
    5 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    11:09
    Birkdale
    Bedford
    Birkdale to Bedford
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:11
    5 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    11:22
    Birkdale
    Bedford St Johns
    Birkdale to Bedford St Johns
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:46
    5 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    12:09
    Birkdale
    Bedford
    Birkdale to Bedford
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:16
    5 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    12:22
    Birkdale
    Bedford St Johns
    Birkdale to Bedford St Johns
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:46
    5 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    13:09
    Birkdale
    Bedford
    Birkdale to Bedford
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:16
    5 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    13:22
    Birkdale
    Bedford St Johns
    Birkdale to Bedford St Johns
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:46
    5 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    14:09
    Birkdale
    Bedford
    Birkdale to Bedford
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:46
    5 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    15:09
    Birkdale
    Bedford
    Birkdale to Bedford
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:46
    5 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    16:10
    Birkdale
    Bedford
    Birkdale to Bedford
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:46
    5 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    17:10
    Birkdale
    Bedford
    Birkdale to Bedford
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:16
    5 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    17:23
    Birkdale
    Bedford
    Birkdale to Bedford
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:46
    5 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    18:09
    Birkdale
    Bedford
    Birkdale to Bedford
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:16
    5 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    18:36
    Birkdale
    Bedford
    Birkdale to Bedford
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:46
    5 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    19:08
    Birkdale
    Bedford
    Birkdale to Bedford
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:46
    5 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    20:09
    Birkdale
    Bedford
    Birkdale to Bedford
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:16
    5 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    20:22
    Birkdale
    Bedford St Johns
    Birkdale to Bedford St Johns
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:46
    5 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    21:10
    Birkdale
    Bedford
    Birkdale to Bedford
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:16
    5 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    21:22
    Birkdale
    Bedford St Johns
    Birkdale to Bedford St Johns
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:46
    5 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    22:13
    Birkdale
    Bedford
    Birkdale to Bedford
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:46
    5 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    23:03
    Birkdale
    Bedford
    Birkdale to Bedford

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

About Bedford Stations Station

Station name Bedford Stations (10)
Address Bedford station, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS
Managed by TL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 21:00
Saturday 05:45 - 21:00
Sunday 07:15 - 21:15
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Birkdale and Bedford Stations

The travel time between Birkdale and Bedford Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 16 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 6 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Birkdale and Bedford Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 23 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:41, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:59.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Birkdale & Bedford Stations. owever, there are 23 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Merseyrail, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Birkdale and Bedford Stations.

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