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Trains from Birkdale (BDL) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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28

train journeys
per day

148

miles (239 kms)

4hrs 51 mins

fastest journey

06:11 / 23:59

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 5 changes)

7

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Birkdale (BDL) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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On a typical weekday there are 28 scheduled rail journeys between Birkdale and Cardiff Queen Street , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 28 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Birkdale to Cardiff Queen Street is approximately 148 miles (239 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 57 mins.

Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, GWR, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Birkdale and Cardiff Queen Street.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Birkdale to Cardiff Queen Street. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 51 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Birkdale to Cardiff Queen Street

Journeys from Birkdale to Cardiff Queen Street Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:11
    4 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    11:00
    Birkdale
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birkdale to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:26
    5 hrs 12 mins 4 changes
    11:38
    Birkdale
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birkdale to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:16
    4 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    12:08
    Birkdale
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birkdale to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:31
    5 hrs 21 mins 4 changes
    12:52
    Birkdale
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birkdale to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:16
    4 hrs 48 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    13:04
    Birkdale
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birkdale to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:18
    4 hrs 46 mins 5 changes
    13:04
    Birkdale
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birkdale to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:31
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    13:26
    Birkdale
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birkdale to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:16
    4 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    13:56
    Birkdale
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birkdale to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:31
    5 hrs 21 mins 4 changes
    14:52
    Birkdale
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birkdale to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:18
    4 hrs 38 mins 5 changes
    14:56
    Birkdale
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birkdale to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:31
    4 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    15:22
    Birkdale
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birkdale to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:03
    4 hrs 53 mins 5 changes
    15:56
    Birkdale
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birkdale to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:18
    4 hrs 50 mins 5 changes
    17:08
    Birkdale
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birkdale to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:31
    4 hrs 51 mins 4 changes
    17:22
    Birkdale
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birkdale to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:03
    4 hrs 53 mins 5 changes
    17:56
    Birkdale
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birkdale to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:18
    4 hrs 57 mins 5 changes
    19:15
    Birkdale
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birkdale to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:31
    5 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    19:45
    Birkdale
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birkdale to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:16
    4 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    20:00
    Birkdale
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birkdale to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:16
    5 hrs 13 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    21:29
    Birkdale
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birkdale to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:18
    5 hrs 11 mins 5 changes
    21:29
    Birkdale
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Birkdale to Cardiff Queen Street

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 Cardiff Queen Street Station

Station name Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Address Cardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 07:40 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:40 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:40 - 18:00
Thursday 07:40 - 18:00
Friday 07:40 - 18:00
Saturday 07:40 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 15:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Birkdale and Cardiff Queen Street

The travel time between Birkdale and Cardiff Queen Street by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 57 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 51 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Birkdale and Cardiff Queen Street vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 28 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:11, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:59.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Birkdale & Cardiff Queen Street. owever, there are 28 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, GWR, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Birkdale and Cardiff Queen Street.

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