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Trains from Fairwater (FRW) to Birkdale (BDL)

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27

train journeys
per day

148

miles (238 kms)

5hrs 18 mins

fastest journey

06:43 / 00:16

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

6

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Fairwater (FRW) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 27 scheduled rail journeys between Fairwater and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 27 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Fairwater to Birkdale is approximately 148 miles (238 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 12 mins.

GWR, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Fairwater and Birkdale.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Fairwater to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 18 mins.

Journeys from Fairwater to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:43
    5 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    12:03
    Fairwater
    Birkdale
    Fairwater to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:13
    5 hrs 35 mins 4 changes
    12:48
    Fairwater
    Birkdale
    Fairwater to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:43
    5 hrs 35 mins 4 changes
    13:18
    Fairwater
    Birkdale
    Fairwater to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:13
    5 hrs 35 mins 4 changes
    13:48
    Fairwater
    Birkdale
    Fairwater to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:43
    5 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    14:03
    Fairwater
    Birkdale
    Fairwater to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:13
    5 hrs 50 mins 4 changes
    15:03
    Fairwater
    Birkdale
    Fairwater to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:43
    5 hrs 35 mins 4 changes
    15:18
    Fairwater
    Birkdale
    Fairwater to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:13
    5 hrs 35 mins 4 changes
    15:48
    Fairwater
    Birkdale
    Fairwater to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:43
    5 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    16:01
    Fairwater
    Birkdale
    Fairwater to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:13
    5 hrs 35 mins 4 changes
    16:48
    Fairwater
    Birkdale
    Fairwater to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:43
    5 hrs 35 mins 4 changes
    17:18
    Fairwater
    Birkdale
    Fairwater to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:13
    5 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    17:33
    Fairwater
    Birkdale
    Fairwater to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:43
    5 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    18:03
    Fairwater
    Birkdale
    Fairwater to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:13
    5 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    18:33
    Fairwater
    Birkdale
    Fairwater to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:43
    5 hrs 35 mins 4 changes
    19:18
    Fairwater
    Birkdale
    Fairwater to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:13
    5 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    19:33
    Fairwater
    Birkdale
    Fairwater to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:43
    5 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    20:03
    Fairwater
    Birkdale
    Fairwater to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:13
    5 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    20:33
    Fairwater
    Birkdale
    Fairwater to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:43
    5 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    21:18
    Fairwater
    Birkdale
    Fairwater to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    16:43
    5 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    22:03
    Fairwater
    Birkdale
    Fairwater to Birkdale

About Fairwater Station

Station name Fairwater (FRW)
Address Fairwater station, Pwllmelin Road, Fairwater, South Glamorgan, CF5 3QE
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
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 Fairwater and Birkdale

The travel time between Fairwater and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 12 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 18 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Fairwater and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 27 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:43, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:16.

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Amenities on trains between Fairwater 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 Fairwater & Birkdale. owever, there are 27 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Fairwater and Birkdale.

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