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Trains from Purley (PUR) to Birkdale (BDL)

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40

train journeys
per day

200

miles (322 kms)

4hrs 52 mins

fastest journey

03:03 / 00:21

first / last train

0

direct trains (4 or 8 changes)

8

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Purley (PUR) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 40 scheduled rail journeys between Purley 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 Purley to Birkdale is approximately 200 miles (322 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 47 mins.

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

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Purley to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 52 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Purley to Birkdale

Journeys from Purley to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    03:03
    6 hrs 30 mins 4 changes
    09:33
    Purley
    Birkdale
    Purley to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:02
    5 hrs 16 mins 4 changes
    10:18
    Purley
    Birkdale
    Purley to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:52
    4 hrs 54 mins 6 changes
    10:46
    Purley
    Birkdale
    Purley to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:57
    5 hrs 21 mins 4 changes
    11:18
    Purley
    Birkdale
    Purley to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:27
    5 hrs 6 mins 4 changes
    11:33
    Purley
    Birkdale
    Purley to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:54
    4 hrs 52 mins 6 changes
    11:46
    Purley
    Birkdale
    Purley to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:18
    5 hrs 4 changes
    12:18
    Purley
    Birkdale
    Purley to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:54
    4 hrs 52 mins 6 changes
    12:46
    Purley
    Birkdale
    Purley to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:18
    5 hrs 4 changes
    13:18
    Purley
    Birkdale
    Purley to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:54
    4 hrs 52 mins 6 changes
    13:46
    Purley
    Birkdale
    Purley to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:15
    5 hrs 3 mins 4 changes
    14:18
    Purley
    Birkdale
    Purley to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:54
    4 hrs 52 mins 6 changes
    14:46
    Purley
    Birkdale
    Purley to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:15
    5 hrs 3 mins 4 changes
    15:18
    Purley
    Birkdale
    Purley to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:24
    5 hrs 22 mins 6 changes
    15:46
    Purley
    Birkdale
    Purley to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:27
    5 hrs 19 mins 7 changes
    15:46
    Purley
    Birkdale
    Purley to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:15
    5 hrs 3 mins 4 changes
    16:18
    Purley
    Birkdale
    Purley to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:24
    5 hrs 22 mins 6 changes
    16:46
    Purley
    Birkdale
    Purley to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:27
    5 hrs 19 mins 7 changes
    16:46
    Purley
    Birkdale
    Purley to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:15
    5 hrs 3 mins 4 changes
    17:18
    Purley
    Birkdale
    Purley to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:27
    5 hrs 6 mins 4 changes
    17:33
    Purley
    Birkdale
    Purley to Birkdale

About Purley Station

Station name Purley (PUR)
Address Purley station, Station Approach, Whytecliffe Road, Purley, London, CR2 2AP
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:55 - 20:05
Saturday 05:55 - 20:25
Sunday 08:00 - 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 Available

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 and Birkdale

The travel time between Purley and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 47 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 52 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Purley 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 03:03, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:21.

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

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

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