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Trains from Portsmouth Stations to Birkdale (BDL)

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17

train journeys
per day

211

miles (339 kms)

6hrs 33 mins

fastest journey

05:00 / 23:47

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Portsmouth Stations to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Portsmouth Stations and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Portsmouth Stations to Birkdale is approximately 211 miles (339 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 8hrs 3 mins.

Merseyrail, South Western Railway, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Portsmouth Stations and Birkdale.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Portsmouth & Southsea to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 33 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Portsmouth Stations  to Birkdale

Journeys from Portsmouth Stations to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:00
    6 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    11:33
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Birkdale
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:28
    6 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    13:18
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Birkdale
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:29
    6 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    14:18
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Birkdale
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:27
    6 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    15:18
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Birkdale
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:27
    6 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    16:18
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Birkdale
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:27
    6 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    17:18
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Birkdale
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:27
    6 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    18:18
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Birkdale
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:27
    6 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    18:33
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Birkdale
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:27
    6 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    19:33
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Birkdale
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:27
    6 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    20:33
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Birkdale
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:27
    6 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    22:18
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Birkdale
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:29
    6 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    23:18
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Birkdale
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:29
    6 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    00:18
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Birkdale
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:29
    12 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    07:18
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Birkdale
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    19:29
    12 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    08:18
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Birkdale
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    20:28
    13 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    09:33
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Birkdale
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    22:46
    11 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    10:33
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Birkdale
    Portsmouth & Southsea to Birkdale

About Portsmouth Stations Station

Station name Portsmouth Stations (134)
Address Liverpool South Parkway station, Holly Farm Road, Garston, Merseyside, L19 5NE
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:51 - 00:16
Saturday 05:51 - 00:16
Sunday 07:51 - 00:16
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 Available
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 Portsmouth Stations and Birkdale

The travel time between Portsmouth Stations and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 8hrs 3 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 33 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Portsmouth Stations and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:00, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:47.

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Amenities on trains between Portsmouth Stations 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 Portsmouth Stations & Birkdale. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

Merseyrail, South Western Railway, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Portsmouth Stations and Birkdale.

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