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Trains from Dover Priory (DVP) to Birkdale (BDL)

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19

train journeys
per day

251

miles (404 kms)

5hrs 34 mins

fastest journey

04:30 / 00:19

first / last train

0

direct trains (5 or 8 changes)

7

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Dover Priory (DVP) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Dover Priory and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Dover Priory to Birkdale is approximately 251 miles (404 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 42 mins.

Southeastern, Avanti West Coast, London Overground, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, Northern Rail, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Dover Priory and Birkdale.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Dover Priory to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 34 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Dover Priory to Birkdale

Journeys from Dover Priory to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    04:30
    5 hrs 48 mins 5 changes
    10:18
    Dover Priory
    Birkdale
    Dover Priory to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:27
    6 hrs 6 mins 5 changes
    11:33
    Dover Priory
    Birkdale
    Dover Priory to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:28
    5 hrs 50 mins 5 changes
    12:18
    Dover Priory
    Birkdale
    Dover Priory to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:22
    5 hrs 56 mins 5 changes
    13:18
    Dover Priory
    Birkdale
    Dover Priory to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:22
    5 hrs 56 mins 5 changes
    14:18
    Dover Priory
    Birkdale
    Dover Priory to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:52
    6 hrs 26 mins 5 changes
    15:18
    Dover Priory
    Birkdale
    Dover Priory to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:28
    5 hrs 50 mins 5 changes
    16:18
    Dover Priory
    Birkdale
    Dover Priory to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:28
    5 hrs 50 mins 5 changes
    17:18
    Dover Priory
    Birkdale
    Dover Priory to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:28
    5 hrs 50 mins 5 changes
    18:18
    Dover Priory
    Birkdale
    Dover Priory to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:48
    5 hrs 45 mins 5 changes
    18:33
    Dover Priory
    Birkdale
    Dover Priory to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:28
    5 hrs 50 mins 5 changes
    19:18
    Dover Priory
    Birkdale
    Dover Priory to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:48
    5 hrs 45 mins 5 changes
    20:33
    Dover Priory
    Birkdale
    Dover Priory to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:44
    5 hrs 34 mins 5 changes
    21:18
    Dover Priory
    Birkdale
    Dover Priory to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:40
    5 hrs 38 mins 5 changes
    22:18
    Dover Priory
    Birkdale
    Dover Priory to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:25
    5 hrs 53 mins 5 changes
    23:18
    Dover Priory
    Birkdale
    Dover Priory to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:55
    6 hrs 23 mins 5 changes
    00:18
    Dover Priory
    Birkdale
    Dover Priory to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:50
    12 hrs 28 mins 6 changes
    07:18
    Dover Priory
    Birkdale
    Dover Priory to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    22:48
    10 hrs 13 mins 8 changes
    09:01
    Dover Priory
    Birkdale
    Dover Priory to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    23:48
    10 hrs 30 mins 5 changes
    10:18
    Dover Priory
    Birkdale
    Dover Priory to Birkdale

About Dover Priory Station

Station name Dover Priory (DVP)
Address Dover Priory station, Station Approach, off Folkestone Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 9SB
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 21:30
Saturday 05:30 - 21:30
Sunday 06:15 - 21:30
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 Dover Priory and Birkdale

The travel time between Dover Priory and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 42 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 34 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Dover Priory and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:19.

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Amenities on trains between Dover Priory 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 Dover Priory & Birkdale. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

Southeastern, Avanti West Coast, London Overground, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, Northern Rail, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Dover Priory and Birkdale.

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