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Trains from Preston Park (PRP) to Birkdale (BDL)

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40

train journeys
per day

227

miles (366 kms)

5hrs 44 mins

fastest journey

01:20 / 23:43

first / last train

0

direct trains (4 or 7 changes)

7

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Preston Park (PRP) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 40 scheduled rail journeys between Preston Park and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 40 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Preston Park to Birkdale is approximately 227 miles (366 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 22 mins.

Avanti West Coast, London Overground, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, Northern Rail, Thameslink, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Preston Park and Birkdale.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Preston Park to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 44 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Preston Park to Birkdale

Journeys from Preston Park to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    01:20
    8 hrs 58 mins 6 changes
    10:18
    Preston Park
    Birkdale
    Preston Park to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:30
    5 hrs 48 mins 4 changes
    11:18
    Preston Park
    Birkdale
    Preston Park to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:57
    5 hrs 49 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    11:46
    Preston Park
    Birkdale
    Preston Park to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:00
    5 hrs 46 mins 7 changes
    11:46
    Preston Park
    Birkdale
    Preston Park to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:30
    5 hrs 48 mins 4 changes
    12:18
    Preston Park
    Birkdale
    Preston Park to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:56
    5 hrs 50 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    12:46
    Preston Park
    Birkdale
    Preston Park to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:00
    5 hrs 46 mins 7 changes
    12:46
    Preston Park
    Birkdale
    Preston Park to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:43
    5 hrs 35 mins 4 changes
    13:18
    Preston Park
    Birkdale
    Preston Park to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:56
    5 hrs 50 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    13:46
    Preston Park
    Birkdale
    Preston Park to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:00
    5 hrs 46 mins 7 changes
    13:46
    Preston Park
    Birkdale
    Preston Park to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:43
    5 hrs 35 mins 4 changes
    14:18
    Preston Park
    Birkdale
    Preston Park to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:56
    5 hrs 50 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    14:46
    Preston Park
    Birkdale
    Preston Park to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:02
    5 hrs 44 mins 7 changes
    14:46
    Preston Park
    Birkdale
    Preston Park to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:32
    5 hrs 46 mins 4 changes
    15:18
    Preston Park
    Birkdale
    Preston Park to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:55
    5 hrs 51 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    15:46
    Preston Park
    Birkdale
    Preston Park to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:02
    5 hrs 44 mins 7 changes
    15:46
    Preston Park
    Birkdale
    Preston Park to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:32
    5 hrs 46 mins 4 changes
    16:18
    Preston Park
    Birkdale
    Preston Park to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:55
    5 hrs 51 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    16:46
    Preston Park
    Birkdale
    Preston Park to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:02
    5 hrs 44 mins 7 changes
    16:46
    Preston Park
    Birkdale
    Preston Park to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:32
    5 hrs 46 mins 4 changes
    17:18
    Preston Park
    Birkdale
    Preston Park to Birkdale

About Preston Park Station

Station name Preston Park (PRP)
Address Preston Park station, Clermont Road, Preston Park, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6SG
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 19:10
Saturday 06:00 - 19:10
Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
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 Preston Park and Birkdale

The travel time between Preston Park and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 22 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 44 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Preston Park and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 40 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 01:20, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:43.

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Amenities on trains between Preston Park 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 Preston Park & Birkdale. owever, there are 40 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, London Overground, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, Northern Rail, Thameslink, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Preston Park and Birkdale.

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