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Trains from Skewen (SKE) to Birkdale (BDL)

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14

train journeys
per day

140

miles (226 kms)

5hrs 30 mins

fastest journey

06:50 / 22:45

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 6 changes)

7

operators run

10

routes

Trains from Skewen (SKE) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 14 scheduled rail journeys between Skewen and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 14 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Skewen to Birkdale is approximately 140 miles (226 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 28 mins.

Merseyrail, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, GWR, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Skewen and Birkdale.

There are 10 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Skewen to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 30 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Skewen to Birkdale

Journeys from Skewen to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:50
    5 hrs 56 mins 4 changes
    12:46
    Skewen
    Birkdale
    Skewen to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:21
    6 hrs 27 mins 6 changes
    13:48
    Skewen
    Birkdale
    Skewen to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:08
    6 hrs 38 mins 5 changes
    14:46
    Skewen
    Birkdale
    Skewen to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:17
    6 hrs 1 min 4 changes
    15:18
    Skewen
    Birkdale
    Skewen to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:04
    5 hrs 57 mins 4 changes
    16:01
    Skewen
    Birkdale
    Skewen to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:18
    6 hrs 4 changes
    17:18
    Skewen
    Birkdale
    Skewen to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:06
    6 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    18:33
    Skewen
    Birkdale
    Skewen to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:15
    6 hrs 3 mins 4 changes
    19:18
    Skewen
    Birkdale
    Skewen to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:06
    5 hrs 57 mins 4 changes
    20:03
    Skewen
    Birkdale
    Skewen to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:16
    5 hrs 30 mins 4 changes
    20:46
    Skewen
    Birkdale
    Skewen to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:16
    6 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    23:18
    Skewen
    Birkdale
    Skewen to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    19:02
    12 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    07:33
    Skewen
    Birkdale
    Skewen to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    19:51
    12 hrs 27 mins 4 changes
    08:18
    Skewen
    Birkdale
    Skewen to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    22:41
    12 hrs 37 mins 4 changes
    11:18
    Skewen
    Birkdale
    Skewen to Birkdale

About Skewen Station

Station name Skewen (SKE)
Address Skewen station, Station Road, Skewen, Neath Port Talbot, SA10 6HF
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
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 Skewen and Birkdale

The travel time between Skewen and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 28 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 30 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Skewen and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 14 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:50, and the last train of the day leaves at 22:45.

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Amenities on trains between Skewen 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 Skewen & Birkdale. owever, there are 14 possible journeys which require a change.

Merseyrail, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, GWR, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Skewen and Birkdale.

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