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Trains from Scunthorpe (SCU) to Birkdale (BDL)

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18

train journeys
per day

97

miles (156 kms)

3hrs 50 mins

fastest journey

05:48 / 23:36

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Scunthorpe (SCU) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Scunthorpe and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 18 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Scunthorpe to Birkdale is approximately 97 miles (156 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 54 mins.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Scunthorpe and Birkdale.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Scunthorpe to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 50 mins.

Journeys from Scunthorpe to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    05:48
    4 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    10:01
    Scunthorpe
    Birkdale
    Scunthorpe to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:08
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    11:01
    Scunthorpe
    Birkdale
    Scunthorpe to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:11
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    12:01
    Scunthorpe
    Birkdale
    Scunthorpe to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:08
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    13:01
    Scunthorpe
    Birkdale
    Scunthorpe to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:08
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    14:01
    Scunthorpe
    Birkdale
    Scunthorpe to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:08
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    15:01
    Scunthorpe
    Birkdale
    Scunthorpe to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:07
    3 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    16:01
    Scunthorpe
    Birkdale
    Scunthorpe to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:08
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    17:01
    Scunthorpe
    Birkdale
    Scunthorpe to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:08
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    18:01
    Scunthorpe
    Birkdale
    Scunthorpe to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:08
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    19:01
    Scunthorpe
    Birkdale
    Scunthorpe to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    16:08
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    20:01
    Scunthorpe
    Birkdale
    Scunthorpe to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    17:08
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    21:01
    Scunthorpe
    Birkdale
    Scunthorpe to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    18:06
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    22:01
    Scunthorpe
    Birkdale
    Scunthorpe to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    19:08
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    23:01
    Scunthorpe
    Birkdale
    Scunthorpe to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    20:08
    3 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    00:03
    Scunthorpe
    Birkdale
    Scunthorpe to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    21:07
    9 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    06:48
    Scunthorpe
    Birkdale
    Scunthorpe to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    22:48
    9 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    08:03
    Scunthorpe
    Birkdale
    Scunthorpe to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    23:13
    10 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    10:03
    Scunthorpe
    Birkdale
    Scunthorpe to Birkdale

About Scunthorpe Station

Station name Scunthorpe (SCU)
Address Scunthorpe station, Station Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 6PY
Managed by TP

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 19:30
Saturday 05:45 - 19:30
Sunday 08:45 - 19:30
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 Scunthorpe and Birkdale

The travel time between Scunthorpe and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 54 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 50 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Scunthorpe and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 18 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:48, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:36.

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Amenities on trains between Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe & Birkdale. owever, there are 18 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Scunthorpe and Birkdale.

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