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Trains from Sittingbourne (SIT) to Birkdale (BDL)

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36

train journeys
per day

223

miles (360 kms)

5hrs 53 mins

fastest journey

05:36 / 23:57

first / last train

0

direct trains (4 or 8 changes)

13

operators run

12

routes

Trains from Sittingbourne (SIT) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 36 scheduled rail journeys between Sittingbourne and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 36 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Sittingbourne to Birkdale is approximately 223 miles (360 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 2 mins.

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

There are 12 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Sittingbourne to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 53 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Sittingbourne to Birkdale

Journeys from Sittingbourne to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:36
    5 hrs 57 mins 5 changes
    11:33
    Sittingbourne
    Birkdale
    Sittingbourne to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:45
    6 hrs 1 min 7 changes
    11:46
    Sittingbourne
    Birkdale
    Sittingbourne to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:36
    6 hrs 10 mins 7 changes
    12:46
    Sittingbourne
    Birkdale
    Sittingbourne to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:36
    6 hrs 42 mins 4 changes - overtaken train
    13:18
    Sittingbourne
    Birkdale
    Sittingbourne to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:36
    6 hrs 42 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    13:18
    Sittingbourne
    Birkdale
    Sittingbourne to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:43
    6 hrs 35 mins 6 changes
    13:18
    Sittingbourne
    Birkdale
    Sittingbourne to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:36
    6 hrs 10 mins 7 changes
    13:46
    Sittingbourne
    Birkdale
    Sittingbourne to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:36
    6 hrs 42 mins 4 changes - overtaken train
    14:18
    Sittingbourne
    Birkdale
    Sittingbourne to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:36
    6 hrs 42 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    14:18
    Sittingbourne
    Birkdale
    Sittingbourne to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:44
    6 hrs 34 mins 6 changes
    14:18
    Sittingbourne
    Birkdale
    Sittingbourne to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:43
    6 hrs 3 mins 7 changes
    14:46
    Sittingbourne
    Birkdale
    Sittingbourne to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:40
    6 hrs 6 mins 7 changes
    15:46
    Sittingbourne
    Birkdale
    Sittingbourne to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:40
    6 hrs 38 mins 4 changes - overtaken train
    16:18
    Sittingbourne
    Birkdale
    Sittingbourne to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:40
    6 hrs 38 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    16:18
    Sittingbourne
    Birkdale
    Sittingbourne to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:45
    6 hrs 33 mins 6 changes
    16:18
    Sittingbourne
    Birkdale
    Sittingbourne to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:40
    6 hrs 6 mins 7 changes
    16:46
    Sittingbourne
    Birkdale
    Sittingbourne to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:40
    6 hrs 38 mins 4 changes - overtaken train
    17:18
    Sittingbourne
    Birkdale
    Sittingbourne to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:40
    6 hrs 38 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    17:18
    Sittingbourne
    Birkdale
    Sittingbourne to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:45
    6 hrs 33 mins 6 changes
    17:18
    Sittingbourne
    Birkdale
    Sittingbourne to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:45
    6 hrs 1 min 7 changes
    17:46
    Sittingbourne
    Birkdale
    Sittingbourne to Birkdale

About Sittingbourne Station

Station name Sittingbourne (SIT)
Address Sittingbourne station, St. Michaels Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3ED
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 19:30
Saturday 07:00 - 19:00
Sunday 07:10 - 18:40
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 Sittingbourne and Birkdale

The travel time between Sittingbourne and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 2 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 53 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Sittingbourne and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 36 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:36, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:57.

First class tickets on trains between Sittingbourne and Birkdale typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne & Birkdale. owever, there are 36 possible journeys which require a change.

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