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Trains from Higham (Kent) (HGM) to Birkdale (BDL)

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18

train journeys
per day

211

miles (340 kms)

5hrs 40 mins

fastest journey

05:52 / 00:10

first / last train

0

direct trains (5 or 9 changes)

11

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Higham (Kent) (HGM) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Higham (Kent) 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 Higham (Kent) to Birkdale is approximately 211 miles (340 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 7 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Thameslink, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, Merseyrail, London Overground, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway, First TransPennine Express, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Higham (Kent) and Birkdale.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Higham (Kent) to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 40 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Higham (Kent) to Birkdale

Journeys from Higham (Kent) to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:52
    5 hrs 41 mins 6 changes
    11:33
    Higham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Higham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:53
    5 hrs 53 mins 8 changes
    12:46
    Higham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Higham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:53
    5 hrs 53 mins 8 changes
    13:46
    Higham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Higham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:54
    5 hrs 52 mins 8 changes
    14:46
    Higham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Higham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:53
    5 hrs 53 mins 8 changes
    15:46
    Higham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Higham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:53
    5 hrs 53 mins 8 changes
    16:46
    Higham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Higham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:53
    5 hrs 53 mins 8 changes
    17:46
    Higham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Higham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:53
    5 hrs 40 mins 6 changes
    18:33
    Higham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Higham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:53
    5 hrs 53 mins 8 changes
    19:46
    Higham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Higham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:53
    5 hrs 40 mins 6 changes
    20:33
    Higham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Higham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:53
    6 hrs 8 mins 8 changes
    22:01
    Higham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Higham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:22
    6 hrs 11 mins 7 changes
    22:33
    Higham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Higham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:53
    6 hrs 8 mins 5 changes
    23:01
    Higham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Higham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:22
    5 hrs 56 mins 6 changes
    00:18
    Higham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Higham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    19:22
    11 hrs 56 mins 7 changes
    07:18
    Higham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Higham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    20:23
    11 hrs 23 mins 8 changes
    07:46
    Higham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Higham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    22:23
    10 hrs 38 mins 9 changes
    09:01
    Higham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Higham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    23:50
    11 hrs 43 mins 6 changes
    11:33
    Higham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Higham (Kent) to Birkdale

About Higham (Kent) Station

Station name Higham (Kent) (HGM)
Address Higham station, School Lane, Higham, Kent, ME3 7JQ
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 12:50
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
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 Higham (Kent) and Birkdale

The travel time between Higham (Kent) and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 7 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 40 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Higham (Kent) 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 05:52, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:10.

First class tickets on trains between Higham (Kent) and Birkdale typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Higham (Kent) & Birkdale. owever, there are 18 possible journeys which require a change.

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