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Trains from Bolton (BON) to Birkdale (BDL)

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32

train journeys
per day

24

miles (39 kms)

1hrs 13 mins

fastest journey

06:32 / 23:47

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

2

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Bolton (BON) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 32 scheduled rail journeys between Bolton and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 32 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bolton to Birkdale is approximately 24 miles (39 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 37 mins.

Northern Rail, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Bolton and Birkdale.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bolton to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 13 mins.

Journeys from Bolton to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:32
    1 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    07:46
    Bolton
    Birkdale
    Bolton to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:48
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    08:01
    Bolton
    Birkdale
    Bolton to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:32
    1 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    08:46
    Bolton
    Birkdale
    Bolton to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:48
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    09:01
    Bolton
    Birkdale
    Bolton to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:32
    1 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    09:46
    Bolton
    Birkdale
    Bolton to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:48
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    10:01
    Bolton
    Birkdale
    Bolton to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:32
    1 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    10:46
    Bolton
    Birkdale
    Bolton to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:48
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    11:01
    Bolton
    Birkdale
    Bolton to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:32
    1 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    11:46
    Bolton
    Birkdale
    Bolton to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:48
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    12:01
    Bolton
    Birkdale
    Bolton to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:32
    1 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    12:46
    Bolton
    Birkdale
    Bolton to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:48
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    13:01
    Bolton
    Birkdale
    Bolton to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:32
    1 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    13:46
    Bolton
    Birkdale
    Bolton to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:48
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    14:01
    Bolton
    Birkdale
    Bolton to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:32
    1 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    14:46
    Bolton
    Birkdale
    Bolton to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:48
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    15:01
    Bolton
    Birkdale
    Bolton to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:32
    1 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    15:46
    Bolton
    Birkdale
    Bolton to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:48
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    16:01
    Bolton
    Birkdale
    Bolton to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:32
    1 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    16:46
    Bolton
    Birkdale
    Bolton to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:48
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    17:01
    Bolton
    Birkdale
    Bolton to Birkdale

About Bolton Station

Station name Bolton (BON)
Address Bolton station, Trinity Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1BE
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 06:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 06:00 - 21:00
Thursday 06:00 - 21:00
Friday 06:00 - 21:00
Saturday 06:00 - 21:00
Sunday 08:15 - 19:30
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 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 Bolton and Birkdale

The travel time between Bolton and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 37 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 13 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bolton and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 32 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:32, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:47.

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Amenities on trains between Bolton 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 Bolton & Birkdale. owever, there are 32 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Bolton and Birkdale.

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