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Trains from Marple (MPL) to Birkdale (BDL)

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19

train journeys
per day

42

miles (68 kms)

2hrs 21 mins

fastest journey

06:41 / 00:11

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Marple (MPL) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Marple 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 Marple to Birkdale is approximately 42 miles (68 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 16 mins.

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

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Marple to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 21 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Marple to Birkdale

Journeys from Marple to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:41
    2 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    09:18
    Marple
    Birkdale
    Marple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:16
    2 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    10:01
    Marple
    Birkdale
    Marple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:40
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    10:18
    Marple
    Birkdale
    Marple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:16
    2 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    11:01
    Marple
    Birkdale
    Marple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:40
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    11:18
    Marple
    Birkdale
    Marple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:41
    2 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    12:18
    Marple
    Birkdale
    Marple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:40
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    13:18
    Marple
    Birkdale
    Marple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:40
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    14:18
    Marple
    Birkdale
    Marple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:40
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    15:18
    Marple
    Birkdale
    Marple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:40
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    16:18
    Marple
    Birkdale
    Marple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:40
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    17:18
    Marple
    Birkdale
    Marple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:40
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    18:18
    Marple
    Birkdale
    Marple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:40
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    19:33
    Marple
    Birkdale
    Marple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:41
    2 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    20:33
    Marple
    Birkdale
    Marple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:40
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    21:18
    Marple
    Birkdale
    Marple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    19:40
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    22:18
    Marple
    Birkdale
    Marple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    20:40
    2 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    23:01
    Marple
    Birkdale
    Marple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    23:39
    8 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    07:46
    Marple
    Birkdale
    Marple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    23:59
    9 hrs 4 mins 4 changes
    09:03
    Marple
    Birkdale
    Marple to Birkdale

About Marple Station

Station name Marple (MPL)
Address Marple station, Brabyns Brow, Marple, Cheshire, SK6 7DA
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 20:40
Saturday 07:10 - 21:30
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 Marple and Birkdale

The travel time between Marple and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 16 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 21 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Marple 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 06:41, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:11.

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

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

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