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Trains from Falkirk Stations to Birkdale (BDL)

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16

train journeys
per day

166

miles (268 kms)

5hrs 9 mins

fastest journey

05:47 / 00:17

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

7

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Falkirk Stations to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Falkirk Stations and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Falkirk Stations to Birkdale is approximately 166 miles (268 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 19 mins.

ScotRail, Merseyrail, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Falkirk Stations and Birkdale.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Falkirk High to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 9 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Falkirk Stations to Birkdale

Journeys from Falkirk Stations to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:47
    5 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    11:01
    Falkirk Grahamston
    Birkdale
    Falkirk Grahamston to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:22
    5 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    12:18
    Falkirk Grahamston
    Birkdale
    Falkirk Grahamston to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:37
    5 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    12:46
    Falkirk High
    Birkdale
    Falkirk High to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:22
    5 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    14:18
    Falkirk High
    Birkdale
    Falkirk High to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:36
    5 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    14:46
    Falkirk High
    Birkdale
    Falkirk High to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:17
    6 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    16:18
    Falkirk Grahamston
    Birkdale
    Falkirk Grahamston to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:36
    5 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    16:46
    Falkirk High
    Birkdale
    Falkirk High to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:21
    5 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    18:18
    Falkirk Grahamston
    Birkdale
    Falkirk Grahamston to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:34
    5 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    18:46
    Falkirk High
    Birkdale
    Falkirk High to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:18
    6 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    20:33
    Falkirk Grahamston
    Birkdale
    Falkirk Grahamston to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:36
    5 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    20:46
    Falkirk High
    Birkdale
    Falkirk High to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:17
    6 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    22:18
    Falkirk Grahamston
    Birkdale
    Falkirk Grahamston to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:36
    5 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    23:01
    Falkirk High
    Birkdale
    Falkirk High to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:22
    5 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    00:18
    Falkirk High
    Birkdale
    Falkirk High to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    19:35
    11 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    07:03
    Falkirk High
    Birkdale
    Falkirk High to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    23:42
    11 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    11:01
    Falkirk Grahamston
    Birkdale
    Falkirk Grahamston to Birkdale

About Falkirk Stations Station

Station name Falkirk Stations (75)
Address Southport station, Chapel Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1BE
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:28 - 00:37
Tuesday 05:28 - 00:37
Wednesday 05:28 - 00:37
Thursday 05:28 - 00:37
Friday 05:28 - 00:37
Saturday 05:28 - 00:37
Sunday 07:43 - 00:37
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 Falkirk Stations and Birkdale

The travel time between Falkirk Stations 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 9 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Falkirk Stations and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:47, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:17.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Falkirk Stations & Birkdale. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

ScotRail, Merseyrail, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Falkirk Stations and Birkdale.

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