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Trains from Braintree Freeport (BTP) to Birkdale (BDL)

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17

train journeys
per day

193

miles (311 kms)

6hrs 18 mins

fastest journey

05:40 / 00:03

first / last train

0

direct trains (5 or 9 changes)

7

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Braintree Freeport (BTP) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Braintree Freeport and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Braintree Freeport to Birkdale is approximately 193 miles (311 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 22 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Avanti West Coast, London Overground, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, Northern Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Braintree Freeport and Birkdale.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Braintree Freeport to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 18 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Braintree Freeport to Birkdale

Journeys from Braintree Freeport to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:40
    7 hrs 6 mins 9 changes
    12:46
    Braintree Freeport
    Birkdale
    Braintree Freeport to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:44
    6 hrs 34 mins 5 changes
    13:18
    Braintree Freeport
    Birkdale
    Braintree Freeport to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:28
    6 hrs 18 mins 8 changes
    13:46
    Braintree Freeport
    Birkdale
    Braintree Freeport to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:15
    6 hrs 31 mins 8 changes
    14:46
    Braintree Freeport
    Birkdale
    Braintree Freeport to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:02
    6 hrs 16 mins 5 changes
    15:18
    Braintree Freeport
    Birkdale
    Braintree Freeport to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:01
    6 hrs 17 mins 5 changes
    16:18
    Braintree Freeport
    Birkdale
    Braintree Freeport to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:01
    6 hrs 17 mins 5 changes
    17:18
    Braintree Freeport
    Birkdale
    Braintree Freeport to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:01
    6 hrs 17 mins 5 changes
    18:18
    Braintree Freeport
    Birkdale
    Braintree Freeport to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:01
    6 hrs 17 mins 5 changes
    19:18
    Braintree Freeport
    Birkdale
    Braintree Freeport to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:01
    6 hrs 32 mins 5 changes
    20:33
    Braintree Freeport
    Birkdale
    Braintree Freeport to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:01
    6 hrs 17 mins 5 changes
    21:18
    Braintree Freeport
    Birkdale
    Braintree Freeport to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:01
    6 hrs 17 mins 5 changes
    22:18
    Braintree Freeport
    Birkdale
    Braintree Freeport to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:01
    6 hrs 17 mins 5 changes
    23:18
    Braintree Freeport
    Birkdale
    Braintree Freeport to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:47
    6 hrs 31 mins 5 changes
    00:18
    Braintree Freeport
    Birkdale
    Braintree Freeport to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:34
    12 hrs 44 mins 5 changes
    07:18
    Braintree Freeport
    Birkdale
    Braintree Freeport to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    22:01
    11 hrs 9 changes
    09:01
    Braintree Freeport
    Birkdale
    Braintree Freeport to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    23:48
    11 hrs 58 mins 9 changes
    11:46
    Braintree Freeport
    Birkdale
    Braintree Freeport to Birkdale

About Braintree Freeport Station

Station name Braintree Freeport (BTP)
Address Braintree Freeport station, Chapel Hill Retail Park, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8YH
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
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 Braintree Freeport and Birkdale

The travel time between Braintree Freeport and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 22 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 18 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Braintree Freeport and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:03.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Braintree Freeport & Birkdale. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Avanti West Coast, London Overground, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, Northern Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Braintree Freeport and Birkdale.

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