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Trains from Purley Oaks (PUO) to Birkdale (BDL)

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24

train journeys
per day

200

miles (322 kms)

4hrs 58 mins

fastest journey

05:12 / 23:39

first / last train

0

direct trains (4 or 8 changes)

8

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Purley Oaks (PUO) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 24 scheduled rail journeys between Purley Oaks and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 24 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Purley Oaks to Birkdale is approximately 200 miles (322 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 59 mins.

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

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Purley Oaks to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 58 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Purley Oaks to Birkdale

Journeys from Purley Oaks to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:12
    5 hrs 34 mins 7 changes
    10:46
    Purley Oaks
    Birkdale
    Purley Oaks to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:54
    5 hrs 24 mins 6 changes
    11:18
    Purley Oaks
    Birkdale
    Purley Oaks to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:34
    5 hrs 12 mins 7 changes
    11:46
    Purley Oaks
    Birkdale
    Purley Oaks to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:48
    5 hrs 30 mins 5 changes
    12:18
    Purley Oaks
    Birkdale
    Purley Oaks to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:34
    5 hrs 12 mins 7 changes
    12:46
    Purley Oaks
    Birkdale
    Purley Oaks to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:51
    5 hrs 27 mins 5 changes
    13:18
    Purley Oaks
    Birkdale
    Purley Oaks to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:34
    5 hrs 12 mins 7 changes
    13:46
    Purley Oaks
    Birkdale
    Purley Oaks to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:48
    5 hrs 30 mins 5 changes
    14:18
    Purley Oaks
    Birkdale
    Purley Oaks to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:34
    5 hrs 12 mins 7 changes
    14:46
    Purley Oaks
    Birkdale
    Purley Oaks to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:48
    5 hrs 30 mins 5 changes
    15:18
    Purley Oaks
    Birkdale
    Purley Oaks to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:18
    5 hrs 28 mins 7 changes
    15:46
    Purley Oaks
    Birkdale
    Purley Oaks to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:48
    5 hrs 30 mins 5 changes
    16:18
    Purley Oaks
    Birkdale
    Purley Oaks to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:18
    5 hrs 28 mins 7 changes
    16:46
    Purley Oaks
    Birkdale
    Purley Oaks to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:48
    5 hrs 30 mins 5 changes
    17:18
    Purley Oaks
    Birkdale
    Purley Oaks to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:48
    4 hrs 58 mins 7 changes
    17:46
    Purley Oaks
    Birkdale
    Purley Oaks to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:48
    4 hrs 58 mins 7 changes
    18:46
    Purley Oaks
    Birkdale
    Purley Oaks to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:48
    4 hrs 58 mins 7 changes
    19:46
    Purley Oaks
    Birkdale
    Purley Oaks to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:48
    4 hrs 58 mins 7 changes
    20:46
    Purley Oaks
    Birkdale
    Purley Oaks to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:48
    5 hrs 13 mins 7 changes
    22:01
    Purley Oaks
    Birkdale
    Purley Oaks to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:48
    5 hrs 13 mins 7 changes
    23:01
    Purley Oaks
    Birkdale
    Purley Oaks to Birkdale

About Purley Oaks Station

Station name Purley Oaks (PUO)
Address Purley Oaks station, Brantwood Road, Purley, London, CR2 0ND
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 13:20 15:10 - 18:40
Saturday 07:16 - 14:10
Sunday Closed
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 Purley Oaks and Birkdale

The travel time between Purley Oaks and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 59 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 58 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Purley Oaks and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 24 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:12, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:39.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Purley Oaks & Birkdale. owever, there are 24 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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