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Trains from Penarth (PEN) to Birkdale (BDL)

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29

train journeys
per day

152

miles (244 kms)

4hrs 56 mins

fastest journey

06:04 / 23:46

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 6 changes)

7

operators run

9

routes

Trains from Penarth (PEN) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 29 scheduled rail journeys between Penarth and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 29 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Penarth to Birkdale is approximately 152 miles (244 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 35 mins.

Northern Rail, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Penarth and Birkdale.

There are 9 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Penarth to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 56 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Penarth to Birkdale

Journeys from Penarth to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:04
    5 hrs 14 mins 4 changes
    11:18
    Penarth
    Birkdale
    Penarth to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:50
    5 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    12:03
    Penarth
    Birkdale
    Penarth to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:35
    5 hrs 11 mins 6 changes
    12:46
    Penarth
    Birkdale
    Penarth to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:50
    5 hrs 28 mins 4 changes
    13:18
    Penarth
    Birkdale
    Penarth to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:20
    5 hrs 26 mins 5 changes
    13:46
    Penarth
    Birkdale
    Penarth to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:50
    5 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    14:03
    Penarth
    Birkdale
    Penarth to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:20
    5 hrs 26 mins 5 changes
    14:46
    Penarth
    Birkdale
    Penarth to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:50
    5 hrs 28 mins 4 changes
    15:18
    Penarth
    Birkdale
    Penarth to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:20
    5 hrs 26 mins 5 changes
    15:46
    Penarth
    Birkdale
    Penarth to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:05
    4 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    16:01
    Penarth
    Birkdale
    Penarth to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:20
    5 hrs 26 mins 5 changes
    16:46
    Penarth
    Birkdale
    Penarth to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:50
    5 hrs 28 mins 4 changes
    17:18
    Penarth
    Birkdale
    Penarth to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:20
    5 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    17:33
    Penarth
    Birkdale
    Penarth to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:35
    5 hrs 11 mins 6 changes
    17:46
    Penarth
    Birkdale
    Penarth to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:50
    5 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    18:03
    Penarth
    Birkdale
    Penarth to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:35
    4 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    18:33
    Penarth
    Birkdale
    Penarth to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:50
    5 hrs 28 mins 4 changes
    19:18
    Penarth
    Birkdale
    Penarth to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:20
    5 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    19:33
    Penarth
    Birkdale
    Penarth to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:35
    5 hrs 11 mins 6 changes
    19:46
    Penarth
    Birkdale
    Penarth to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:50
    5 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    20:03
    Penarth
    Birkdale
    Penarth to Birkdale

About Penarth Station

Station name Penarth (PEN)
Address Penarth station, Stanwell Road, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 3DQ
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 08:00 - 13:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 13:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 13:30
Thursday 08:00 - 13:30
Friday 08:00 - 13:30
Saturday 08:00 - 13:30
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
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 Penarth and Birkdale

The travel time between Penarth and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 35 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 56 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Penarth and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 29 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:04, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:46.

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Amenities on trains between Penarth 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 Penarth & Birkdale. owever, there are 29 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Penarth and Birkdale.

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