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Trains from Grays (GRY) to Birkdale (BDL)

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33

train journeys
per day

204

miles (329 kms)

5hrs 53 mins

fastest journey

04:54 / 00:26

first / last train

0

direct trains (6 or 9 changes)

9

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Grays (GRY) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 33 scheduled rail journeys between Grays and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 33 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Grays to Birkdale is approximately 204 miles (329 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 31 mins.

Merseyrail, c2c, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Grays and Birkdale.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Grays to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 53 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Grays to Birkdale

Journeys from Grays to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    04:54
    5 hrs 52 mins 7 changes
    10:46
    Grays
    Birkdale
    Grays to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:24
    5 hrs 54 mins 6 changes
    11:18
    Grays
    Birkdale
    Grays to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:06
    5 hrs 40 mins 7 changes
    11:46
    Grays
    Birkdale
    Grays to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:22
    5 hrs 56 mins 6 changes
    12:18
    Grays
    Birkdale
    Grays to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:06
    5 hrs 40 mins 7 changes
    12:46
    Grays
    Birkdale
    Grays to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:24
    5 hrs 54 mins 6 changes
    13:18
    Grays
    Birkdale
    Grays to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:10
    5 hrs 36 mins 7 changes
    13:46
    Grays
    Birkdale
    Grays to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:18
    6 hrs 6 changes
    14:18
    Grays
    Birkdale
    Grays to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:08
    5 hrs 38 mins 7 changes
    14:46
    Grays
    Birkdale
    Grays to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:17
    6 hrs 1 min 6 changes
    15:18
    Grays
    Birkdale
    Grays to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:10
    5 hrs 36 mins 7 changes
    15:46
    Grays
    Birkdale
    Grays to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:17
    6 hrs 1 min 6 changes
    16:18
    Grays
    Birkdale
    Grays to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:10
    5 hrs 36 mins 7 changes
    16:46
    Grays
    Birkdale
    Grays to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:17
    6 hrs 1 min 6 changes
    17:18
    Grays
    Birkdale
    Grays to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:10
    5 hrs 36 mins 7 changes
    17:46
    Grays
    Birkdale
    Grays to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:14
    6 hrs 4 mins 6 changes
    18:18
    Grays
    Birkdale
    Grays to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:40
    5 hrs 53 mins 6 changes
    18:33
    Grays
    Birkdale
    Grays to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:10
    5 hrs 36 mins 7 changes
    18:46
    Grays
    Birkdale
    Grays to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:17
    6 hrs 1 min 6 changes
    19:18
    Grays
    Birkdale
    Grays to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:10
    5 hrs 36 mins 7 changes
    19:46
    Grays
    Birkdale
    Grays to Birkdale

About Grays Station

Station name Grays (GRY)
Address Grays station, High Street, Grays, Essex, RM17 6NQ
Managed by CC

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 19:00
Saturday 07:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:15 - 18:00
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 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 Grays and Birkdale

The travel time between Grays and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 31 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 53 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Grays and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 33 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:54, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:26.

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Amenities on trains between Grays 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 Grays & Birkdale. owever, there are 33 possible journeys which require a change.

Merseyrail, c2c, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Grays and Birkdale.

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