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Trains from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Birkdale (BDL)

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30

train journeys
per day

144

miles (233 kms)

5hrs 4 mins

fastest journey

04:05 / 23:39

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 6 changes)

7

operators run

10

routes

Trains from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 30 scheduled rail journeys between Port Talbot Parkway and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 30 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Port Talbot Parkway to Birkdale is approximately 144 miles (233 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 51 mins.

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

There are 10 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Port Talbot Parkway to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 4 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Port Talbot Parkway to Birkdale

Journeys from Port Talbot Parkway to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    04:05
    5 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    10:03
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Birkdale
    Port Talbot Parkway to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:18
    5 hrs 28 mins 5 changes
    10:46
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Birkdale
    Port Talbot Parkway to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:44
    5 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    11:18
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Birkdale
    Port Talbot Parkway to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:51
    5 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    11:33
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Birkdale
    Port Talbot Parkway to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:17
    5 hrs 29 mins 5 changes
    11:46
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Birkdale
    Port Talbot Parkway to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:47
    5 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    12:18
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Birkdale
    Port Talbot Parkway to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:17
    5 hrs 29 mins 5 changes
    12:46
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Birkdale
    Port Talbot Parkway to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:39
    5 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    13:18
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Birkdale
    Port Talbot Parkway to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:02
    5 hrs 44 mins 5 changes
    13:46
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Birkdale
    Port Talbot Parkway to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:42
    5 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    14:03
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Birkdale
    Port Talbot Parkway to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:13
    5 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    14:46
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Birkdale
    Port Talbot Parkway to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:42
    5 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    15:18
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Birkdale
    Port Talbot Parkway to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:42
    5 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    16:01
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Birkdale
    Port Talbot Parkway to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:14
    5 hrs 32 mins 4 changes
    16:46
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Birkdale
    Port Talbot Parkway to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:41
    5 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    17:18
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Birkdale
    Port Talbot Parkway to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:11
    5 hrs 35 mins 6 changes
    17:46
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Birkdale
    Port Talbot Parkway to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:42
    5 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    18:03
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Birkdale
    Port Talbot Parkway to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:15
    5 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    18:33
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Birkdale
    Port Talbot Parkway to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:42
    5 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    19:18
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Birkdale
    Port Talbot Parkway to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:42
    5 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    20:03
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Birkdale
    Port Talbot Parkway to Birkdale

About Port Talbot Parkway Station

Station name Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
Address Port Talbot Parkway station, Heilbronn Way, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, SA13 1UR
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 18:30
Saturday 06:00 - 19:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
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 Port Talbot Parkway and Birkdale

The travel time between Port Talbot Parkway and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 51 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 4 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Port Talbot Parkway and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 30 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:05, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:39.

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Amenities on trains between Port Talbot Parkway 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 Port Talbot Parkway & Birkdale. owever, there are 30 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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