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Trains from Galashiels (GAL) to Birkdale (BDL)

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7

train journeys
per day

137

miles (221 kms)

5hrs 21 mins

fastest journey

07:23 / 00:22

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

5

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Galashiels (GAL) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 7 scheduled rail journeys between Galashiels and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 7 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Galashiels to Birkdale is approximately 137 miles (221 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 17 mins.

Northern Rail, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Galashiels and Birkdale.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Galashiels to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 21 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Galashiels to Birkdale

Journeys from Galashiels to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:23
    5 hrs 23 mins 4 changes
    12:46
    Galashiels
    Birkdale
    Galashiels to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:25
    5 hrs 21 mins 4 changes
    14:46
    Galashiels
    Birkdale
    Galashiels to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:25
    5 hrs 21 mins 4 changes
    16:46
    Galashiels
    Birkdale
    Galashiels to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:23
    5 hrs 23 mins 4 changes
    18:46
    Galashiels
    Birkdale
    Galashiels to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:24
    5 hrs 22 mins 4 changes
    20:46
    Galashiels
    Birkdale
    Galashiels to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:26
    5 hrs 35 mins 4 changes
    23:01
    Galashiels
    Birkdale
    Galashiels to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    23:23
    11 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    11:01
    Galashiels
    Birkdale
    Galashiels to Birkdale

About Galashiels Station

Station name Galashiels (GAL)
Address Galashiels station, Ladhope Vale, Galashiels, Borders, TD1 1BP
Managed by SR

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 Available
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 Galashiels and Birkdale

The travel time between Galashiels and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 17 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 21 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Galashiels and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 7 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 07:23, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:22.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Galashiels & Birkdale. owever, there are 7 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Galashiels and Birkdale.

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