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Trains from Manchester Stations to Birkdale (BDL)

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54

train journeys
per day

33

miles (53 kms)

1hrs 28 mins

fastest journey

05:34 / 01:11

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Manchester Stations to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 54 scheduled rail journeys between Manchester Stations and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 54 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Manchester Stations to Birkdale is approximately 33 miles (53 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 50 mins.

Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Merseyrail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Stations and Birkdale.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Deansgate to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 28 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Manchester Stations  to Birkdale

Journeys from Manchester Stations to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:34
    1 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    07:16
    Manchester Victoria
    Birkdale
    Manchester Victoria to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:07
    1 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    07:46
    Manchester Victoria
    Birkdale
    Manchester Victoria to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:32
    1 hrs 29 mins 1 change
    08:01
    Manchester Victoria
    Birkdale
    Manchester Victoria to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:08
    1 hrs 38 mins 1 change
    08:46
    Manchester Victoria
    Birkdale
    Manchester Victoria to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:33
    1 hrs 28 mins 1 change
    09:01
    Deansgate
    Birkdale
    Deansgate to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:41
    1 hrs 37 mins 1 change
    09:18
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Birkdale
    Manchester Oxford Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:07
    1 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    09:46
    Manchester Victoria
    Birkdale
    Manchester Victoria to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:08
    1 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    09:46
    Deansgate
    Birkdale
    Deansgate to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:33
    1 hrs 28 mins 1 change
    10:01
    Deansgate
    Birkdale
    Deansgate to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:41
    1 hrs 37 mins 1 change
    10:18
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Birkdale
    Manchester Oxford Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:09
    1 hrs 37 mins 1 change
    10:46
    Manchester Victoria
    Birkdale
    Manchester Victoria to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:33
    1 hrs 28 mins 1 change
    11:01
    Deansgate
    Birkdale
    Deansgate to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:41
    1 hrs 37 mins 1 change
    11:18
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Birkdale
    Manchester Oxford Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:09
    1 hrs 37 mins 1 change
    11:46
    Manchester Victoria
    Birkdale
    Manchester Victoria to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:33
    1 hrs 28 mins 1 change
    12:01
    Deansgate
    Birkdale
    Deansgate to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:41
    1 hrs 37 mins 1 change
    12:18
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Birkdale
    Manchester Oxford Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:09
    1 hrs 37 mins 1 change
    12:46
    Manchester Victoria
    Birkdale
    Manchester Victoria to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:33
    1 hrs 28 mins 1 change
    13:01
    Deansgate
    Birkdale
    Deansgate to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:41
    1 hrs 37 mins 1 change
    13:18
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Birkdale
    Manchester Oxford Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:09
    1 hrs 37 mins 1 change
    13:46
    Manchester Victoria
    Birkdale
    Manchester Victoria to Birkdale

About Manchester Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
Address Southport station, Chapel Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1BE
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:28 - 00:37
Tuesday 05:28 - 00:37
Wednesday 05:28 - 00:37
Thursday 05:28 - 00:37
Friday 05:28 - 00:37
Saturday 05:28 - 00:37
Sunday 07:43 - 00:37
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 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 Manchester Stations and Birkdale

The travel time between Manchester Stations and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 50 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 28 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Manchester Stations and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 54 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:34, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:11.

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Amenities on trains between Manchester Stations 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 Manchester Stations & Birkdale. owever, there are 54 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Merseyrail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Stations and Birkdale.

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