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Trains from Ely (ELY) to Birkdale (BDL)

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25

train journeys
per day

161

miles (259 kms)

5hrs 18 mins

fastest journey

05:30 / 00:13

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

9

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Ely (ELY) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 25 scheduled rail journeys between Ely and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 25 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ely to Birkdale is approximately 161 miles (259 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Merseyrail, Grand Central, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Ely and Birkdale.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ely to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 18 mins.

Journeys from Ely to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    05:30
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    10:33
    Ely
    Birkdale
    Ely to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:12
    5 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    11:33
    Ely
    Birkdale
    Ely to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:49
    5 hrs 29 mins 1 change
    12:18
    Ely
    Birkdale
    Ely to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:12
    5 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    13:03
    Ely
    Birkdale
    Ely to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:49
    5 hrs 29 mins 1 change
    13:18
    Ely
    Birkdale
    Ely to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:15
    5 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    14:03
    Ely
    Birkdale
    Ely to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:53
    5 hrs 25 mins 1 change
    14:18
    Ely
    Birkdale
    Ely to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:15
    5 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    15:03
    Ely
    Birkdale
    Ely to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:53
    5 hrs 25 mins 1 change
    15:18
    Ely
    Birkdale
    Ely to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:51
    5 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    16:01
    Ely
    Birkdale
    Ely to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:15
    5 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    17:03
    Ely
    Birkdale
    Ely to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:51
    5 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    17:18
    Ely
    Birkdale
    Ely to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:15
    5 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    18:03
    Ely
    Birkdale
    Ely to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:50
    5 hrs 28 mins 1 change
    18:18
    Ely
    Birkdale
    Ely to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:15
    5 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    18:33
    Ely
    Birkdale
    Ely to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:51
    5 hrs 42 mins 1 change
    19:33
    Ely
    Birkdale
    Ely to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:15
    5 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    20:33
    Ely
    Birkdale
    Ely to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:51
    5 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    21:18
    Ely
    Birkdale
    Ely to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    16:15
    5 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    22:03
    Ely
    Birkdale
    Ely to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    16:50
    5 hrs 28 mins 1 change
    22:18
    Ely
    Birkdale
    Ely to Birkdale

About Ely Station

Station name Ely (ELY)
Address Ely station, Station Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4BS
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:30 - 18:30
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 Ely and Birkdale

The travel time between Ely and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 18 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ely and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 25 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:13.

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Amenities on trains between Ely 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 Ely & Birkdale. owever, there are 25 possible journeys which require a change.

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