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Trains from Canterbury Stations to Birkdale (BDL)

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17

train journeys
per day

237

miles (381 kms)

5hrs 25 mins

fastest journey

05:20 / 23:18

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

5

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Canterbury Stations to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Canterbury Stations 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 Canterbury Stations to Birkdale is approximately 237 miles (381 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 27 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Canterbury Stations and Birkdale.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Canterbury West to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 25 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Canterbury Stations  to Birkdale

Journeys from Canterbury Stations to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:20
    5 hrs 58 mins 4 changes
    11:18
    Canterbury West
    Birkdale
    Canterbury West to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:49
    5 hrs 29 mins 4 changes
    12:18
    Canterbury West
    Birkdale
    Canterbury West to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:19
    5 hrs 29 mins 4 changes
    12:48
    Canterbury West
    Birkdale
    Canterbury West to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:49
    5 hrs 29 mins 4 changes
    13:18
    Canterbury West
    Birkdale
    Canterbury West to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:23
    5 hrs 25 mins 4 changes
    13:48
    Canterbury West
    Birkdale
    Canterbury West to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:21
    5 hrs 57 mins 4 changes
    15:18
    Canterbury West
    Birkdale
    Canterbury West to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:21
    5 hrs 27 mins 4 changes
    15:48
    Canterbury West
    Birkdale
    Canterbury West to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:23
    5 hrs 25 mins 4 changes
    16:48
    Canterbury West
    Birkdale
    Canterbury West to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:23
    5 hrs 55 mins 4 changes
    18:18
    Canterbury West
    Birkdale
    Canterbury West to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:23
    5 hrs 10 mins 4 changes
    18:33
    Canterbury West
    Birkdale
    Canterbury West to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:23
    5 hrs 10 mins 4 changes
    20:33
    Canterbury West
    Birkdale
    Canterbury West to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:21
    5 hrs 42 mins 4 changes
    22:03
    Canterbury West
    Birkdale
    Canterbury West to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:23
    5 hrs 10 mins 4 changes
    22:33
    Canterbury West
    Birkdale
    Canterbury West to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:23
    5 hrs 40 mins 4 changes
    00:03
    Canterbury West
    Birkdale
    Canterbury West to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    20:23
    10 hrs 25 mins 4 changes
    06:48
    Canterbury West
    Birkdale
    Canterbury West to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    21:23
    10 hrs 55 mins 4 changes
    08:18
    Canterbury West
    Birkdale
    Canterbury West to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    22:23
    10 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    09:18
    Canterbury West
    Birkdale
    Canterbury West to Birkdale

About Canterbury Stations Station

Station name Canterbury Stations (26)
Address Liverpool South Parkway station, Holly Farm Road, Garston, Merseyside, L19 5NE
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:51 - 00:16
Saturday 05:51 - 00:16
Sunday 07:51 - 00:16
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
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 Canterbury Stations and Birkdale

The travel time between Canterbury Stations and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 27 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 25 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Canterbury Stations 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 05:20, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:18.

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

Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Canterbury Stations and Birkdale.

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