This websites requires JavaScript to work. It looks like your browser doesn't support JavaScript, or has it turned off. Please try again with JavaScript support.

credit-card Passengers Seat Reservations info Mobile ticket available

Trains from Needham Market (NMT) to Birkdale (BDL)

Find the cheapest fares to Birkdale by splitting your tickets

12

train journeys
per day

198

miles (319 kms)

7hrs 4 mins

fastest journey

05:17 / 20:40

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

1

route

Trains from Needham Market (NMT) to Birkdale (BDL)

Buy tickets from Needham Market to Birkdale. Explore the list of all train routes from Needham Market to Birkdale and choose the most convenient one at the best price. Book in advance, buy at no extra charge and refund if your trip is canceled

On a typical weekday there are 12 scheduled rail journeys between Needham Market and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 12 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Needham Market to Birkdale is approximately 198 miles (319 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 8hrs 10 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Needham Market and Birkdale.

There are 1 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Needham Market to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 7hrs 4 mins.

Journeys from Needham Market to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    05:17
    8 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    13:18
    Needham Market
    Birkdale
    Needham Market to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:26
    7 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    14:18
    Needham Market
    Birkdale
    Needham Market to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:04
    8 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    15:18
    Needham Market
    Birkdale
    Needham Market to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:27
    7 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    16:18
    Needham Market
    Birkdale
    Needham Market to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:28
    7 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    17:18
    Needham Market
    Birkdale
    Needham Market to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:28
    7 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    18:18
    Needham Market
    Birkdale
    Needham Market to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:29
    7 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    18:33
    Needham Market
    Birkdale
    Needham Market to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:28
    7 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    20:33
    Needham Market
    Birkdale
    Needham Market to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:28
    7 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    22:18
    Needham Market
    Birkdale
    Needham Market to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:28
    7 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    23:18
    Needham Market
    Birkdale
    Needham Market to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    16:28
    7 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    00:18
    Needham Market
    Birkdale
    Needham Market to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    19:28
    12 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    08:18
    Needham Market
    Birkdale
    Needham Market to Birkdale

About Needham Market Station

Station name Needham Market (NMT)
Address Needham Market station, Station Yard, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8AS
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

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

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
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 Needham Market and Birkdale

The travel time between Needham Market and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 8hrs 10 mins & the fastest journey takes 7hrs 4 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Needham Market and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 12 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:17, and the last train of the day leaves at 20:40.

First class tickets on trains between Needham Market and Birkdale typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Needham Market and Birkdale can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

By booking your tickets on traintickets.com!

There are many ways to save on the cost of train travel between Needham Market and Birkdale. On traintickets.com, we do all the work for you to find the cheapest way possible to get to Birkdale, and can save you up to 90%! Simply search for your journey, and be assured we have found you the best possible price.

See our page on Split Ticketing for a full explanation, & read our other tips on how to get the cheapest train tickets.

No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Needham Market & Birkdale. owever, there are 12 possible journeys which require a change.

Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Needham Market and Birkdale.

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