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Trains from Birkdale (BDL) to Elephant & Castle (EPH)

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38

train journeys
per day

192

miles (309 kms)

4hrs 14 mins

fastest journey

00:18 / 00:03

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

8

operators run

10

routes

Trains from Birkdale (BDL) to Elephant & Castle (EPH)

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On a typical weekday there are 38 scheduled rail journeys between Birkdale and Elephant & Castle , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 38 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Birkdale to Elephant & Castle is approximately 192 miles (309 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 17 mins.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Birkdale and Elephant & Castle.

There are 10 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Birkdale to Elephant & Castle. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 14 mins.

Journeys from Birkdale to Elephant & Castle Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    00:18
    9 hrs 54 mins 4 changes
    10:12
    Birkdale
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkdale to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:11
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    10:30
    Birkdale
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkdale to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:26
    4 hrs 29 mins 4 changes
    10:55
    Birkdale
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkdale to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:48
    4 hrs 19 mins 4 changes
    11:07
    Birkdale
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkdale to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:16
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    11:30
    Birkdale
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkdale to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:31
    4 hrs 24 mins 4 changes
    11:55
    Birkdale
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkdale to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:48
    4 hrs 19 mins 4 changes
    12:07
    Birkdale
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkdale to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:31
    4 hrs 24 mins 4 changes
    12:55
    Birkdale
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkdale to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:48
    4 hrs 20 mins 4 changes
    13:08
    Birkdale
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkdale to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:31
    4 hrs 24 mins 4 changes
    13:55
    Birkdale
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkdale to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:48
    4 hrs 19 mins 4 changes
    14:07
    Birkdale
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkdale to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:31
    4 hrs 24 mins 4 changes
    14:55
    Birkdale
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkdale to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:48
    4 hrs 20 mins 4 changes
    15:08
    Birkdale
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkdale to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:31
    4 hrs 24 mins 4 changes
    15:55
    Birkdale
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkdale to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:48
    4 hrs 19 mins 4 changes
    16:07
    Birkdale
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkdale to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:31
    4 hrs 24 mins 4 changes
    16:55
    Birkdale
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkdale to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:48
    4 hrs 20 mins 4 changes
    17:08
    Birkdale
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkdale to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:31
    4 hrs 24 mins 4 changes
    17:55
    Birkdale
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkdale to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:48
    4 hrs 19 mins 4 changes
    18:07
    Birkdale
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkdale to Elephant & Castle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:31
    4 hrs 24 mins 4 changes
    18:55
    Birkdale
    Elephant & Castle
    Birkdale to Elephant & Castle

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 Elephant & Castle Station

Station name Elephant & Castle (EPH)
Address Elephant & Castle station, Elephant Road, Camberwell, London, SE17 1LB
Managed by TL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 20:10
Saturday 06:40 - 20:10
Sunday 09:10 - 18:40
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 Elephant & Castle

The travel time between Birkdale and Elephant & Castle by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 17 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 14 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Birkdale and Elephant & Castle vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 38 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:18, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:03.

First class tickets on trains between Birkdale and Elephant & Castle typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Birkdale & Elephant & Castle. owever, there are 38 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Birkdale and Elephant & Castle.

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