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Trains from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Birkdale (BDL)

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15

train journeys
per day

177

miles (285 kms)

5hrs 36 mins

fastest journey

06:54 / 00:14

first / last train

0

direct trains (5 or 5 changes)

4

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 15 scheduled rail journeys between Helensburgh Central and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 15 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Helensburgh Central to Birkdale is approximately 177 miles (285 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 26 mins.

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

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Helensburgh Central to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 36 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Helensburgh Central to Birkdale

Journeys from Helensburgh Central to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:54
    4 hrs 52 mins 5 changes
    11:46
    Helensburgh Central
    Birkdale
    Helensburgh Central to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:25
    5 hrs 21 mins 5 changes
    12:46
    Helensburgh Central
    Birkdale
    Helensburgh Central to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:25
    5 hrs 21 mins 5 changes
    13:46
    Helensburgh Central
    Birkdale
    Helensburgh Central to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:25
    5 hrs 21 mins 5 changes
    14:46
    Helensburgh Central
    Birkdale
    Helensburgh Central to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:25
    5 hrs 21 mins 5 changes
    15:46
    Helensburgh Central
    Birkdale
    Helensburgh Central to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:25
    5 hrs 21 mins 5 changes
    16:46
    Helensburgh Central
    Birkdale
    Helensburgh Central to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:25
    5 hrs 21 mins 5 changes
    17:46
    Helensburgh Central
    Birkdale
    Helensburgh Central to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:24
    5 hrs 22 mins 5 changes
    18:46
    Helensburgh Central
    Birkdale
    Helensburgh Central to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:22
    5 hrs 24 mins 5 changes
    19:46
    Helensburgh Central
    Birkdale
    Helensburgh Central to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:24
    5 hrs 22 mins 5 changes
    20:46
    Helensburgh Central
    Birkdale
    Helensburgh Central to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:23
    5 hrs 38 mins 5 changes
    22:01
    Helensburgh Central
    Birkdale
    Helensburgh Central to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:25
    5 hrs 36 mins 5 changes
    23:01
    Helensburgh Central
    Birkdale
    Helensburgh Central to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:54
    10 hrs 47 mins 5 changes
    05:41
    Helensburgh Central
    Birkdale
    Helensburgh Central to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    22:31
    10 hrs 15 mins 5 changes
    08:46
    Helensburgh Central
    Birkdale
    Helensburgh Central to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    23:32
    11 hrs 14 mins 5 changes
    10:46
    Helensburgh Central
    Birkdale
    Helensburgh Central to Birkdale

About Helensburgh Central Station

Station name Helensburgh Central (HLC)
Address Helensburgh Central station, East Princes Street, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, G84 7QF
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:55 - 00:00
Tuesday 05:55 - 00:00
Wednesday 05:55 - 00:00
Thursday 05:55 - 00:00
Friday 05:55 - 00:00
Saturday 05:55 - 00:00
Sunday 07:50 - 23:45
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 Helensburgh Central and Birkdale

The travel time between Helensburgh Central and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 26 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 36 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Helensburgh Central and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 15 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:54, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:14.

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Amenities on trains between Helensburgh Central 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 Helensburgh Central & Birkdale. owever, there are 15 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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