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Trains from Gainsborough Stations to Birkdale (BDL)

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16

train journeys
per day

93

miles (150 kms)

3hrs 54 mins

fastest journey

07:04 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Gainsborough Stations to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Gainsborough 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 Gainsborough Stations to Birkdale is approximately 93 miles (150 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 32 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Gainsborough Stations and Birkdale.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gainsborough Lea Road to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 54 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Gainsborough Stations to Birkdale

Journeys from Gainsborough Stations to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:04
    4 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    11:18
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Birkdale
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:44
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    12:01
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Birkdale
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:07
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    13:01
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Birkdale
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:36
    4 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    14:01
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Birkdale
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:39
    4 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    15:01
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Birkdale
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:42
    4 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    16:01
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Birkdale
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:36
    4 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    17:01
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Birkdale
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:49
    4 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    18:01
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Birkdale
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:18
    4 hrs 2 changes
    18:18
    Gainsborough Central
    Birkdale
    Gainsborough Central to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:36
    4 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    19:01
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Birkdale
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:42
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    20:01
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Birkdale
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:38
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    21:01
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Birkdale
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:03
    3 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    22:01
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Birkdale
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:44
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    23:01
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Birkdale
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    19:59
    4 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    00:03
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Birkdale
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    23:05
    8 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    08:03
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Birkdale
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Birkdale

About Gainsborough Stations Station

Station name Gainsborough Stations (79)
Address Liverpool South Parkway station, Holly Farm Road, Garston, Merseyside, L19 5NE
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:51 - 00:16
Saturday 05:51 - 00:16
Sunday 07:51 - 00:16
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 Gainsborough Stations and Birkdale

The travel time between Gainsborough Stations and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 32 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 54 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gainsborough 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 07:04, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:06.

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

East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Gainsborough Stations and Birkdale.

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