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Trains from Glasgow Queen Street to Birkdale (BDL)

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18

train journeys
per day

161

miles (260 kms)

4hrs 46 mins

fastest journey

06:00 / 00:04

first / last train

0

direct trains (4 or 5 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Glasgow Queen Street to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Glasgow Queen Street and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 18 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Glasgow Queen Street to Birkdale is approximately 161 miles (260 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 43 mins.

ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Glasgow Queen Street and Birkdale.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Glasgow Queen Street to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 46 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Glasgow Queen Street to Birkdale

Journeys from Glasgow Queen Street to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:00
    4 hrs 46 mins 4 changes
    10:46
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Birkdale
    Glasgow Queen Street to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:22
    4 hrs 24 mins 5 changes
    11:46
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Birkdale
    Glasgow Queen Street to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:00
    4 hrs 46 mins 4 changes
    12:46
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Birkdale
    Glasgow Queen Street to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:02
    4 hrs 44 mins 5 changes
    12:46
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Birkdale
    Glasgow Queen Street to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:02
    4 hrs 44 mins 5 changes
    13:46
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Birkdale
    Glasgow Queen Street to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:02
    4 hrs 44 mins 5 changes
    14:46
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Birkdale
    Glasgow Queen Street to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:13
    4 hrs 33 mins 5 changes
    15:46
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Birkdale
    Glasgow Queen Street to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:02
    4 hrs 44 mins 5 changes
    16:46
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Birkdale
    Glasgow Queen Street to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:43
    5 hrs 3 mins 5 changes
    17:46
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Birkdale
    Glasgow Queen Street to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:45
    5 hrs 1 min 4 changes
    18:46
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Birkdale
    Glasgow Queen Street to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:13
    4 hrs 33 mins 5 changes
    19:46
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Birkdale
    Glasgow Queen Street to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:02
    4 hrs 44 mins 5 changes
    20:46
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Birkdale
    Glasgow Queen Street to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:51
    5 hrs 10 mins 5 changes
    22:01
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Birkdale
    Glasgow Queen Street to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:00
    5 hrs 1 min 4 changes
    23:01
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Birkdale
    Glasgow Queen Street to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:03
    4 hrs 58 mins 5 changes
    23:01
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Birkdale
    Glasgow Queen Street to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    19:32
    10 hrs 9 mins 5 changes
    05:41
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Birkdale
    Glasgow Queen Street to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    22:47
    9 hrs 59 mins 5 changes
    08:46
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Birkdale
    Glasgow Queen Street to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    23:54
    10 hrs 52 mins 5 changes
    10:46
    Glasgow Queen Street
    Birkdale
    Glasgow Queen Street to Birkdale

About Glasgow Queen Street Station

Station name Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
Address Glasgow Queen Street station, North Hanover Street, George Square, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G1 2AF
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:10 - 23:55
Saturday 05:10 - 23:55
Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
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 Glasgow Queen Street and Birkdale

The travel time between Glasgow Queen Street and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 43 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 46 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Glasgow Queen Street and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 18 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:00, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:04.

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Amenities on trains between Glasgow Queen Street 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 Glasgow Queen Street & Birkdale. owever, there are 18 possible journeys which require a change.

ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Glasgow Queen Street and Birkdale.

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