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Trains from Otford (OTF) to Birkdale (BDL)

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32

train journeys
per day

209

miles (337 kms)

5hrs 38 mins

fastest journey

01:31 / 23:55

first / last train

0

direct trains (5 or 8 changes)

11

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Otford (OTF) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 32 scheduled rail journeys between Otford and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 32 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Otford to Birkdale is approximately 209 miles (337 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 13 mins.

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

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Otford to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 38 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Otford to Birkdale

Journeys from Otford to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    01:31
    9 hrs 15 mins 7 changes
    10:46
    Otford
    Birkdale
    Otford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:55
    5 hrs 51 mins 7 changes - overtaken train
    11:46
    Otford
    Birkdale
    Otford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:59
    5 hrs 47 mins 8 changes
    11:46
    Otford
    Birkdale
    Otford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:38
    5 hrs 40 mins 5 changes
    12:18
    Otford
    Birkdale
    Otford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:18
    5 hrs 28 mins 7 changes
    12:46
    Otford
    Birkdale
    Otford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:38
    5 hrs 40 mins 5 changes
    13:18
    Otford
    Birkdale
    Otford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:59
    5 hrs 47 mins 7 changes - overtaken train
    13:46
    Otford
    Birkdale
    Otford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:08
    5 hrs 38 mins 8 changes
    13:46
    Otford
    Birkdale
    Otford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:38
    5 hrs 40 mins 5 changes
    14:18
    Otford
    Birkdale
    Otford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:18
    5 hrs 28 mins 7 changes
    14:46
    Otford
    Birkdale
    Otford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:38
    5 hrs 40 mins 5 changes
    15:18
    Otford
    Birkdale
    Otford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:18
    5 hrs 28 mins 7 changes
    15:46
    Otford
    Birkdale
    Otford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:38
    5 hrs 40 mins 5 changes
    16:18
    Otford
    Birkdale
    Otford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:18
    5 hrs 28 mins 7 changes
    16:46
    Otford
    Birkdale
    Otford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:38
    5 hrs 40 mins 5 changes
    17:18
    Otford
    Birkdale
    Otford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:18
    5 hrs 28 mins 7 changes
    17:46
    Otford
    Birkdale
    Otford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:38
    5 hrs 40 mins 5 changes
    18:18
    Otford
    Birkdale
    Otford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:18
    5 hrs 28 mins 7 changes
    18:46
    Otford
    Birkdale
    Otford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:38
    5 hrs 40 mins 5 changes
    19:18
    Otford
    Birkdale
    Otford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:18
    5 hrs 28 mins 7 changes
    19:46
    Otford
    Birkdale
    Otford to Birkdale

About Otford Station

Station name Otford (OTF)
Address Otford station, Station Road, Otford, Kent, TN14 5QY
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 19:30
Saturday 06:15 - 19:30
Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
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 Otford and Birkdale

The travel time between Otford and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 13 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 38 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Otford and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 32 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 01:31, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:55.

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Amenities on trains between Otford 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 Otford & Birkdale. owever, there are 32 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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