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Trains from Eltham (ELW) to Birkdale (BDL)

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43

train journeys
per day

198

miles (319 kms)

5hrs 25 mins

fastest journey

06:20 / 00:37

first / last train

0

direct trains (6 or 8 changes)

11

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Eltham (ELW) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 43 scheduled rail journeys between Eltham and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 43 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Eltham to Birkdale is approximately 198 miles (319 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 19 mins.

West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, London Overground, Elizabeth Line, Merseyrail, Southern, GWR, Southeastern, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Eltham and Birkdale.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Eltham to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 25 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Eltham to Birkdale

Journeys from Eltham to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:20
    5 hrs 26 mins 7 changes
    11:46
    Eltham
    Birkdale
    Eltham to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:20
    5 hrs 58 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    12:18
    Eltham
    Birkdale
    Eltham to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:28
    5 hrs 50 mins 7 changes
    12:18
    Eltham
    Birkdale
    Eltham to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:20
    5 hrs 26 mins 7 changes
    12:46
    Eltham
    Birkdale
    Eltham to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:20
    5 hrs 58 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    13:18
    Eltham
    Birkdale
    Eltham to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:28
    5 hrs 50 mins 7 changes
    13:18
    Eltham
    Birkdale
    Eltham to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:20
    5 hrs 26 mins 7 changes
    13:46
    Eltham
    Birkdale
    Eltham to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:20
    5 hrs 58 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    14:18
    Eltham
    Birkdale
    Eltham to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:27
    5 hrs 51 mins 7 changes
    14:18
    Eltham
    Birkdale
    Eltham to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:20
    5 hrs 26 mins 7 changes
    14:46
    Eltham
    Birkdale
    Eltham to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:20
    5 hrs 58 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    15:18
    Eltham
    Birkdale
    Eltham to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:28
    5 hrs 50 mins 7 changes
    15:18
    Eltham
    Birkdale
    Eltham to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:21
    5 hrs 25 mins 7 changes
    15:46
    Eltham
    Birkdale
    Eltham to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:21
    5 hrs 57 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    16:18
    Eltham
    Birkdale
    Eltham to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:28
    5 hrs 50 mins 7 changes
    16:18
    Eltham
    Birkdale
    Eltham to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:20
    5 hrs 26 mins 7 changes
    16:46
    Eltham
    Birkdale
    Eltham to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:20
    5 hrs 58 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    17:18
    Eltham
    Birkdale
    Eltham to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:28
    5 hrs 50 mins 7 changes
    17:18
    Eltham
    Birkdale
    Eltham to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:20
    5 hrs 26 mins 7 changes
    17:46
    Eltham
    Birkdale
    Eltham to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:20
    5 hrs 58 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    18:18
    Eltham
    Birkdale
    Eltham to Birkdale

About Eltham Station

Station name Eltham (ELW)
Address Eltham station, Well Hall Road, Eltham, Greater London, SE9 6SL
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:40 - 20:00
Saturday 06:10 - 20:00
Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
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 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 Eltham and Birkdale

The travel time between Eltham and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 19 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 25 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Eltham and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 43 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:20, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:37.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Eltham & Birkdale. owever, there are 43 possible journeys which require a change.

West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, London Overground, Elizabeth Line, Merseyrail, Southern, GWR, Southeastern, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Eltham and Birkdale.

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