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Trains from Gravesend (GRV) to Birkdale (BDL)

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18

train journeys
per day

207

miles (334 kms)

4hrs 24 mins

fastest journey

06:11 / 23:59

first / last train

0

direct trains (4 or 8 changes)

9

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Gravesend (GRV) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Gravesend 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 Gravesend to Birkdale is approximately 207 miles (334 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 5 mins.

CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Elizabeth Line, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, London Overground, Southeastern, Merseyrail, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Gravesend and Birkdale.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gravesend to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 24 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Gravesend to Birkdale

Journeys from Gravesend to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:11
    4 hrs 35 mins 5 changes
    10:46
    Gravesend
    Birkdale
    Gravesend to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:22
    4 hrs 24 mins 5 changes
    11:46
    Gravesend
    Birkdale
    Gravesend to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:22
    4 hrs 24 mins 5 changes
    12:46
    Gravesend
    Birkdale
    Gravesend to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:15
    4 hrs 31 mins 5 changes
    13:46
    Gravesend
    Birkdale
    Gravesend to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:15
    4 hrs 31 mins 5 changes
    14:46
    Gravesend
    Birkdale
    Gravesend to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:15
    4 hrs 31 mins 5 changes
    15:46
    Gravesend
    Birkdale
    Gravesend to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:15
    4 hrs 31 mins 5 changes
    16:46
    Gravesend
    Birkdale
    Gravesend to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:15
    4 hrs 31 mins 5 changes
    17:46
    Gravesend
    Birkdale
    Gravesend to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:15
    4 hrs 31 mins 5 changes
    18:46
    Gravesend
    Birkdale
    Gravesend to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:15
    4 hrs 31 mins 5 changes
    19:46
    Gravesend
    Birkdale
    Gravesend to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:15
    4 hrs 31 mins 5 changes
    20:46
    Gravesend
    Birkdale
    Gravesend to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:16
    4 hrs 45 mins 5 changes
    22:01
    Gravesend
    Birkdale
    Gravesend to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:15
    4 hrs 46 mins 5 changes
    23:01
    Gravesend
    Birkdale
    Gravesend to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:45
    5 hrs 33 mins 5 changes
    00:18
    Gravesend
    Birkdale
    Gravesend to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    19:45
    11 hrs 33 mins 6 changes
    07:18
    Gravesend
    Birkdale
    Gravesend to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    20:45
    11 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    08:18
    Gravesend
    Birkdale
    Gravesend to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    22:45
    10 hrs 16 mins 5 changes
    09:01
    Gravesend
    Birkdale
    Gravesend to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    23:04
    11 hrs 42 mins 8 changes
    10:46
    Gravesend
    Birkdale
    Gravesend to Birkdale

About Gravesend Station

Station name Gravesend (GRV)
Address Gravesend station, Rathmore Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0HP
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 20:00
Saturday 05:45 - 20:00
Sunday 06:45 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
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 Gravesend and Birkdale

The travel time between Gravesend and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 5 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 24 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gravesend 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 06:11, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:59.

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

CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Elizabeth Line, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, London Overground, Southeastern, Merseyrail, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Gravesend and Birkdale.

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