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Trains from Herne Bay (HNB) to Birkdale (BDL)

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19

train journeys
per day

234

miles (377 kms)

6hrs 26 mins

fastest journey

04:52 / 23:35

first / last train

0

direct trains (6 or 9 changes)

13

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Herne Bay (HNB) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Herne Bay and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Herne Bay to Birkdale is approximately 234 miles (377 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 11 mins.

Southeastern, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, Thameslink, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Southern, Transport for Wales, GWR, London Overground, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Herne Bay and Birkdale.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Herne Bay to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 26 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Herne Bay to Birkdale

Journeys from Herne Bay to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    04:52
    6 hrs 41 mins 6 changes
    11:33
    Herne Bay
    Birkdale
    Herne Bay to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:52
    6 hrs 54 mins 7 changes
    12:46
    Herne Bay
    Birkdale
    Herne Bay to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:48
    6 hrs 58 mins 7 changes - overtaken train
    13:46
    Herne Bay
    Birkdale
    Herne Bay to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:58
    6 hrs 48 mins 9 changes
    13:46
    Herne Bay
    Birkdale
    Herne Bay to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:14
    7 hrs 4 mins 6 changes
    14:18
    Herne Bay
    Birkdale
    Herne Bay to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:08
    6 hrs 38 mins 7 changes
    14:46
    Herne Bay
    Birkdale
    Herne Bay to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:11
    6 hrs 35 mins 9 changes
    15:46
    Herne Bay
    Birkdale
    Herne Bay to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:46
    7 hrs 8 changes
    16:46
    Herne Bay
    Birkdale
    Herne Bay to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:20
    6 hrs 26 mins 7 changes
    17:46
    Herne Bay
    Birkdale
    Herne Bay to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:46
    6 hrs 47 mins 6 changes
    18:33
    Herne Bay
    Birkdale
    Herne Bay to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:20
    6 hrs 26 mins 7 changes
    18:46
    Herne Bay
    Birkdale
    Herne Bay to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:20
    6 hrs 26 mins 7 changes
    19:46
    Herne Bay
    Birkdale
    Herne Bay to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:20
    6 hrs 26 mins 7 changes
    20:46
    Herne Bay
    Birkdale
    Herne Bay to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:20
    6 hrs 41 mins 7 changes
    22:01
    Herne Bay
    Birkdale
    Herne Bay to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:46
    6 hrs 47 mins 6 changes
    22:33
    Herne Bay
    Birkdale
    Herne Bay to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:14
    6 hrs 47 mins 7 changes
    23:01
    Herne Bay
    Birkdale
    Herne Bay to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:39
    6 hrs 39 mins 6 changes
    00:18
    Herne Bay
    Birkdale
    Herne Bay to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    22:32
    10 hrs 29 mins 8 changes
    09:01
    Herne Bay
    Birkdale
    Herne Bay to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    23:20
    12 hrs 13 mins 6 changes
    11:33
    Herne Bay
    Birkdale
    Herne Bay to Birkdale

About Herne Bay Station

Station name Herne Bay (HNB)
Address Herne Bay station, The Circus, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8PJ
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 19:00
Saturday 06:10 - 19:00
Sunday 09:10 - 16:00
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 Herne Bay and Birkdale

The travel time between Herne Bay and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 11 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 26 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Herne Bay and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:52, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:35.

First class tickets on trains between Herne Bay and Birkdale typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay & Birkdale. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

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