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Trains from Highbury & Islington to Birkdale (BDL)

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39

train journeys
per day

189

miles (304 kms)

3hrs 47 mins

fastest journey

04:55 / 00:48

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

8

operators run

9

routes

Trains from Highbury & Islington to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 39 scheduled rail journeys between Highbury & Islington and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 39 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Highbury & Islington to Birkdale is approximately 189 miles (304 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 49 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, Great Northern, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Highbury & Islington and Birkdale.

There are 9 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Highbury & Islington to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 47 mins.

Journeys from Highbury & Islington to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    04:55
    4 hrs 6 mins 4 changes
    09:01
    Highbury & Islington
    Birkdale
    Highbury & Islington to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:00
    4 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    10:18
    Highbury & Islington
    Birkdale
    Highbury & Islington to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:07
    4 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    10:33
    Highbury & Islington
    Birkdale
    Highbury & Islington to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:54
    3 hrs 52 mins 4 changes
    10:46
    Highbury & Islington
    Birkdale
    Highbury & Islington to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:12
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    11:18
    Highbury & Islington
    Birkdale
    Highbury & Islington to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:15
    4 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    11:33
    Highbury & Islington
    Birkdale
    Highbury & Islington to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:59
    3 hrs 47 mins 4 changes
    11:46
    Highbury & Islington
    Birkdale
    Highbury & Islington to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:12
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    12:18
    Highbury & Islington
    Birkdale
    Highbury & Islington to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:59
    3 hrs 47 mins 4 changes
    12:46
    Highbury & Islington
    Birkdale
    Highbury & Islington to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:12
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    13:18
    Highbury & Islington
    Birkdale
    Highbury & Islington to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:59
    3 hrs 47 mins 4 changes
    13:46
    Highbury & Islington
    Birkdale
    Highbury & Islington to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:12
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    14:18
    Highbury & Islington
    Birkdale
    Highbury & Islington to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:59
    3 hrs 47 mins 4 changes
    14:46
    Highbury & Islington
    Birkdale
    Highbury & Islington to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:12
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    15:18
    Highbury & Islington
    Birkdale
    Highbury & Islington to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:59
    3 hrs 47 mins 4 changes
    15:46
    Highbury & Islington
    Birkdale
    Highbury & Islington to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:12
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    16:18
    Highbury & Islington
    Birkdale
    Highbury & Islington to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:59
    3 hrs 47 mins 4 changes
    16:46
    Highbury & Islington
    Birkdale
    Highbury & Islington to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:12
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    17:18
    Highbury & Islington
    Birkdale
    Highbury & Islington to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:59
    3 hrs 47 mins 4 changes
    17:46
    Highbury & Islington
    Birkdale
    Highbury & Islington to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:12
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    18:18
    Highbury & Islington
    Birkdale
    Highbury & Islington to Birkdale

About Highbury & Islington Station

Station name Highbury & Islington (HHY)
Address Highbury & Islington station, Holloway Road, Highbury Corner, London, N5 1RA
Managed by LT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
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 Highbury & Islington and Birkdale

The travel time between Highbury & Islington and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 49 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 47 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Highbury & Islington and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 39 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:55, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:48.

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Amenities on trains between Highbury & Islington 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 Highbury & Islington & Birkdale. owever, there are 39 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, Great Northern, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Highbury & Islington and Birkdale.

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