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Trains from Canterbury East (CBE) to Birkdale (BDL)

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16

train journeys
per day

237

miles (381 kms)

6hrs 48 mins

fastest journey

05:19 / 23:32

first / last train

0

direct trains (5 or 8 changes)

10

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Canterbury East (CBE) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Canterbury East and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Canterbury East to Birkdale is approximately 237 miles (381 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 8hrs 42 mins.

Avanti West Coast, First TransPennine Express, Elizabeth Line, Southern, Southeastern, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, London Overground, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Canterbury East and Birkdale.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Canterbury East to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 48 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Canterbury East to Birkdale

Journeys from Canterbury East to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:19
    7 hrs 27 mins 8 changes
    12:46
    Canterbury East
    Birkdale
    Canterbury East to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:39
    7 hrs 7 mins 8 changes
    13:46
    Canterbury East
    Birkdale
    Canterbury East to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:14
    6 hrs 32 mins 8 changes
    14:46
    Canterbury East
    Birkdale
    Canterbury East to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:45
    7 hrs 1 min 8 changes
    15:46
    Canterbury East
    Birkdale
    Canterbury East to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:19
    7 hrs 27 mins 8 changes
    16:46
    Canterbury East
    Birkdale
    Canterbury East to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:47
    6 hrs 59 mins 8 changes
    17:46
    Canterbury East
    Birkdale
    Canterbury East to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:47
    6 hrs 59 mins 8 changes
    18:46
    Canterbury East
    Birkdale
    Canterbury East to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:47
    6 hrs 59 mins 8 changes
    19:46
    Canterbury East
    Birkdale
    Canterbury East to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:47
    6 hrs 59 mins 8 changes
    20:46
    Canterbury East
    Birkdale
    Canterbury East to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:47
    7 hrs 14 mins 8 changes
    22:01
    Canterbury East
    Birkdale
    Canterbury East to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:13
    6 hrs 48 mins 5 changes
    23:01
    Canterbury East
    Birkdale
    Canterbury East to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:17
    12 hrs 24 mins 8 changes
    05:41
    Canterbury East
    Birkdale
    Canterbury East to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    20:47
    12 hrs 14 mins 8 changes
    09:01
    Canterbury East
    Birkdale
    Canterbury East to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    21:47
    12 hrs 31 mins 7 changes
    10:18
    Canterbury East
    Birkdale
    Canterbury East to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    22:34
    12 hrs 12 mins 8 changes
    10:46
    Canterbury East
    Birkdale
    Canterbury East to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    23:19
    12 hrs 27 mins 8 changes
    11:46
    Canterbury East
    Birkdale
    Canterbury East to Birkdale

About Canterbury East Station

Station name Canterbury East (CBE)
Address Canterbury East station, Station Road East, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RB
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:20
Saturday 06:10 - 20:20
Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
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 Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

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 Canterbury East and Birkdale

The travel time between Canterbury East and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 8hrs 42 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 48 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Canterbury East and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:19, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:32.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Canterbury East & Birkdale. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, First TransPennine Express, Elizabeth Line, Southern, Southeastern, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, London Overground, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Canterbury East and Birkdale.

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