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Trains from City Thameslink (CTK) to Birkdale (BDL)

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41

train journeys
per day

190

miles (307 kms)

4hrs 54 mins

fastest journey

05:21 / 23:00

first / last train

0

direct trains (5 or 7 changes)

10

operators run

7

routes

Trains from City Thameslink (CTK) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 41 scheduled rail journeys between City Thameslink and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 41 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from City Thameslink to Birkdale is approximately 190 miles (307 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 25 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Elizabeth Line, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, London Overground, Merseyrail, Northern Rail, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between City Thameslink and Birkdale.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being City Thameslink to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 54 mins.

Map of the rail routes from City Thameslink to Birkdale

Journeys from City Thameslink to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:21
    5 hrs 12 mins 6 changes
    10:33
    City Thameslink
    Birkdale
    City Thameslink to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:49
    4 hrs 57 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    10:46
    City Thameslink
    Birkdale
    City Thameslink to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:51
    4 hrs 55 mins 7 changes
    10:46
    City Thameslink
    Birkdale
    City Thameslink to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:04
    5 hrs 14 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    11:18
    City Thameslink
    Birkdale
    City Thameslink to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:06
    5 hrs 12 mins 6 changes
    11:18
    City Thameslink
    Birkdale
    City Thameslink to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:36
    4 hrs 57 mins 6 changes
    11:33
    City Thameslink
    Birkdale
    City Thameslink to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:09
    4 hrs 37 mins 7 changes
    11:46
    City Thameslink
    Birkdale
    City Thameslink to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:21
    4 hrs 57 mins 6 changes
    12:18
    City Thameslink
    Birkdale
    City Thameslink to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:09
    4 hrs 37 mins 7 changes
    12:46
    City Thameslink
    Birkdale
    City Thameslink to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:14
    5 hrs 4 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    13:18
    City Thameslink
    Birkdale
    City Thameslink to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:24
    4 hrs 54 mins 6 changes
    13:18
    City Thameslink
    Birkdale
    City Thameslink to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:09
    4 hrs 37 mins 7 changes
    13:46
    City Thameslink
    Birkdale
    City Thameslink to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:14
    5 hrs 4 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    14:18
    City Thameslink
    Birkdale
    City Thameslink to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:21
    4 hrs 57 mins 6 changes
    14:18
    City Thameslink
    Birkdale
    City Thameslink to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:09
    4 hrs 37 mins 7 changes
    14:46
    City Thameslink
    Birkdale
    City Thameslink to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:24
    4 hrs 54 mins 6 changes
    15:18
    City Thameslink
    Birkdale
    City Thameslink to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:09
    4 hrs 37 mins 7 changes
    15:46
    City Thameslink
    Birkdale
    City Thameslink to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:24
    4 hrs 54 mins 6 changes
    16:18
    City Thameslink
    Birkdale
    City Thameslink to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:09
    4 hrs 37 mins 7 changes
    16:46
    City Thameslink
    Birkdale
    City Thameslink to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:24
    4 hrs 54 mins 6 changes
    17:18
    City Thameslink
    Birkdale
    City Thameslink to Birkdale

About City Thameslink Station

Station name City Thameslink (CTK)
Address City Thameslink station, Ludgate Hill, London, EC4M 7JH
Managed by TL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:15 - 19:45
Weekend Closed
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 City Thameslink and Birkdale

The travel time between City Thameslink and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 25 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 54 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between City Thameslink and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 41 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:21, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:00.

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Amenities on trains between City Thameslink 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 City Thameslink & Birkdale. owever, there are 41 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Elizabeth Line, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, London Overground, Merseyrail, Northern Rail, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between City Thameslink and Birkdale.

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