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Trains from London Bridge to Birkdale (BDL)

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62

train journeys
per day

191

miles (308 kms)

4hrs 45 mins

fastest journey

00:10 / 00:01

first / last train

0

direct trains (5 or 7 changes)

12

operators run

10

routes

Trains from London Bridge to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 62 scheduled rail journeys between London Bridge and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 62 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from London Bridge to Birkdale is approximately 191 miles (308 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 16 mins.

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

There are 10 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being London Bridge to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 45 mins.

Map of the rail routes from London Bridge to Birkdale

Journeys from London Bridge to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    00:10
    9 hrs 23 mins 6 changes
    09:33
    London Bridge
    Birkdale
    London Bridge to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:50
    4 hrs 56 mins 6 changes
    10:46
    London Bridge
    Birkdale
    London Bridge to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:07
    5 hrs 11 mins 5 changes
    11:18
    London Bridge
    Birkdale
    London Bridge to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:28
    5 hrs 5 mins 6 changes
    11:33
    London Bridge
    Birkdale
    London Bridge to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:55
    4 hrs 51 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    11:46
    London Bridge
    Birkdale
    London Bridge to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:57
    4 hrs 49 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    11:46
    London Bridge
    Birkdale
    London Bridge to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:01
    4 hrs 45 mins 7 changes
    11:46
    London Bridge
    Birkdale
    London Bridge to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:09
    5 hrs 9 mins 5 changes
    12:18
    London Bridge
    Birkdale
    London Bridge to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:02
    4 hrs 44 mins 6 changes
    12:46
    London Bridge
    Birkdale
    London Bridge to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:07
    5 hrs 11 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    13:18
    London Bridge
    Birkdale
    London Bridge to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:09
    5 hrs 9 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    13:18
    London Bridge
    Birkdale
    London Bridge to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:11
    5 hrs 7 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    13:18
    London Bridge
    Birkdale
    London Bridge to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:13
    5 hrs 5 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    13:18
    London Bridge
    Birkdale
    London Bridge to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:16
    5 hrs 2 mins 6 changes
    13:18
    London Bridge
    Birkdale
    London Bridge to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:55
    4 hrs 51 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    13:46
    London Bridge
    Birkdale
    London Bridge to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:57
    4 hrs 49 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    13:46
    London Bridge
    Birkdale
    London Bridge to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:01
    4 hrs 45 mins 7 changes
    13:46
    London Bridge
    Birkdale
    London Bridge to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:16
    5 hrs 2 mins 5 changes
    14:18
    London Bridge
    Birkdale
    London Bridge to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:55
    4 hrs 51 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    14:46
    London Bridge
    Birkdale
    London Bridge to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:57
    4 hrs 49 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    14:46
    London Bridge
    Birkdale
    London Bridge to Birkdale

About London Bridge Station

Station name London Bridge (LBG)
Address London Bridge station, Tooley Street / St Thomas Street, London, Greater London, SE1 3QX
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:45 - 01:00
Saturday 04:45 - 01:00
Sunday 05:25 - 01:00
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 Available

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 London Bridge and Birkdale

The travel time between London Bridge and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 16 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 45 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between London Bridge and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 62 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:10, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:01.

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Amenities on trains between London Bridge 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 London Bridge & Birkdale. owever, there are 62 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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