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Trains from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Birkdale (BDL)

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34

train journeys
per day

218

miles (352 kms)

5hrs 44 mins

fastest journey

05:44 / 00:03

first / last train

0

direct trains (4 or 10 changes)

15

operators run

12

routes

Trains from Rainham (Kent) (RAI) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 34 scheduled rail journeys between Rainham (Kent) and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 34 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Rainham (Kent) to Birkdale is approximately 218 miles (352 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 54 mins.

Great Northern, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, London Overground, East Midlands Railway, Elizabeth Line, Merseyrail, Southern, GWR, Southeastern, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Rainham (Kent) and Birkdale.

There are 12 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Rainham (Kent) to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 44 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Rainham (Kent) to Birkdale

Journeys from Rainham (Kent) to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:44
    5 hrs 49 mins 5 changes
    11:33
    Rainham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Rainham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:55
    5 hrs 51 mins 7 changes
    11:46
    Rainham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Rainham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:44
    6 hrs 2 mins 7 changes
    12:46
    Rainham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Rainham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:44
    6 hrs 34 mins 4 changes - overtaken train
    13:18
    Rainham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Rainham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:44
    6 hrs 34 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    13:18
    Rainham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Rainham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:53
    6 hrs 25 mins 6 changes
    13:18
    Rainham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Rainham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:44
    6 hrs 2 mins 7 changes
    13:46
    Rainham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Rainham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:55
    6 hrs 23 mins 6 changes
    14:18
    Rainham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Rainham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:53
    5 hrs 53 mins 7 changes
    14:46
    Rainham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Rainham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:49
    5 hrs 57 mins 7 changes
    15:46
    Rainham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Rainham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:49
    6 hrs 29 mins 4 changes - overtaken train
    16:18
    Rainham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Rainham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:49
    6 hrs 29 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    16:18
    Rainham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Rainham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:53
    6 hrs 25 mins 6 changes
    16:18
    Rainham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Rainham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:49
    5 hrs 57 mins 7 changes
    16:46
    Rainham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Rainham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:49
    6 hrs 29 mins 4 changes - overtaken train
    17:18
    Rainham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Rainham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:49
    6 hrs 29 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    17:18
    Rainham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Rainham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:53
    6 hrs 25 mins 6 changes
    17:18
    Rainham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Rainham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:53
    5 hrs 53 mins 7 changes
    17:46
    Rainham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Rainham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:49
    5 hrs 44 mins 5 changes
    18:33
    Rainham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Rainham (Kent) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:53
    5 hrs 53 mins 7 changes
    18:46
    Rainham (Kent)
    Birkdale
    Rainham (Kent) to Birkdale

About Rainham (Kent) Station

Station name Rainham (Kent) (RAI)
Address Rainham station, Station Road, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7SF
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 19:30
Saturday 07:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
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 Rainham (Kent) and Birkdale

The travel time between Rainham (Kent) and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 54 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 44 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Rainham (Kent) and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 34 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:44, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:03.

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Amenities on trains between Rainham (Kent) 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 Rainham (Kent) & Birkdale. owever, there are 34 possible journeys which require a change.

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