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Trains from Christchurch (CHR) to Birkdale (BDL)

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17

train journeys
per day

206

miles (333 kms)

6hrs 3 mins

fastest journey

05:23 / 23:57

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

5

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Christchurch (CHR) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Christchurch 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 Christchurch to Birkdale is approximately 206 miles (333 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 29 mins.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, South Western Railway, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Christchurch and Birkdale.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Christchurch to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 3 mins.

Journeys from Christchurch to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    05:23
    6 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    11:33
    Christchurch
    Birkdale
    Christchurch to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:42
    6 hrs 36 mins 4 changes
    13:18
    Christchurch
    Birkdale
    Christchurch to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:42
    6 hrs 36 mins 4 changes
    14:18
    Christchurch
    Birkdale
    Christchurch to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:25
    6 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    15:18
    Christchurch
    Birkdale
    Christchurch to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:31
    6 hrs 47 mins 4 changes
    15:18
    Christchurch
    Birkdale
    Christchurch to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:30
    6 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    16:18
    Christchurch
    Birkdale
    Christchurch to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:30
    6 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    17:18
    Christchurch
    Birkdale
    Christchurch to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:30
    6 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    18:18
    Christchurch
    Birkdale
    Christchurch to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:30
    6 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    18:33
    Christchurch
    Birkdale
    Christchurch to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:30
    6 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    19:33
    Christchurch
    Birkdale
    Christchurch to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:30
    6 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    20:33
    Christchurch
    Birkdale
    Christchurch to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:30
    6 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    22:18
    Christchurch
    Birkdale
    Christchurch to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    16:30
    6 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    23:18
    Christchurch
    Birkdale
    Christchurch to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    17:30
    6 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    00:18
    Christchurch
    Birkdale
    Christchurch to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    19:30
    11 hrs 48 mins 4 changes
    07:18
    Christchurch
    Birkdale
    Christchurch to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    21:20
    12 hrs 13 mins 4 changes
    09:33
    Christchurch
    Birkdale
    Christchurch to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    23:20
    11 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    10:33
    Christchurch
    Birkdale
    Christchurch to Birkdale

About Christchurch Station

Station name Christchurch (CHR)
Address Christchurch station, Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 12:55
Saturday 07:00 - 14:00
Sunday 08:45 - 12:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
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 Christchurch and Birkdale

The travel time between Christchurch and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 29 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 3 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Christchurch 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 05:23, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:57.

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Amenities on trains between Christchurch 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 Christchurch & Birkdale. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, South Western Railway, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Christchurch and Birkdale.

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