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Trains from Taffs Well (TAF) to Birkdale (BDL)

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47

train journeys
per day

145

miles (233 kms)

5hrs 13 mins

fastest journey

05:28 / 23:53

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 6 changes)

7

operators run

10

routes

Trains from Taffs Well (TAF) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 47 scheduled rail journeys between Taffs Well and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 47 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Taffs Well to Birkdale is approximately 145 miles (233 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 41 mins.

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

There are 10 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Taffs Well to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 13 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Taffs Well to Birkdale

Journeys from Taffs Well to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:28
    5 hrs 18 mins 6 changes
    10:46
    Taffs Well
    Birkdale
    Taffs Well to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:58
    5 hrs 20 mins 4 changes
    11:18
    Taffs Well
    Birkdale
    Taffs Well to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:16
    5 hrs 30 mins 6 changes
    11:46
    Taffs Well
    Birkdale
    Taffs Well to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:30
    5 hrs 33 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    12:03
    Taffs Well
    Birkdale
    Taffs Well to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:35
    5 hrs 28 mins 4 changes
    12:03
    Taffs Well
    Birkdale
    Taffs Well to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:55
    5 hrs 23 mins 4 changes
    12:18
    Taffs Well
    Birkdale
    Taffs Well to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:20
    5 hrs 26 mins 5 changes - overtaken train
    12:46
    Taffs Well
    Birkdale
    Taffs Well to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:25
    5 hrs 21 mins 6 changes
    12:46
    Taffs Well
    Birkdale
    Taffs Well to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:25
    5 hrs 53 mins 4 changes - overtaken train
    13:18
    Taffs Well
    Birkdale
    Taffs Well to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:30
    5 hrs 48 mins 4 changes - overtaken train
    13:18
    Taffs Well
    Birkdale
    Taffs Well to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:35
    5 hrs 43 mins 5 changes
    13:18
    Taffs Well
    Birkdale
    Taffs Well to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:20
    5 hrs 26 mins 5 changes
    13:46
    Taffs Well
    Birkdale
    Taffs Well to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:50
    5 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    14:03
    Taffs Well
    Birkdale
    Taffs Well to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:25
    5 hrs 21 mins 5 changes
    14:46
    Taffs Well
    Birkdale
    Taffs Well to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:25
    5 hrs 53 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    15:18
    Taffs Well
    Birkdale
    Taffs Well to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:25
    5 hrs 53 mins 4 changes - overtaken train
    15:18
    Taffs Well
    Birkdale
    Taffs Well to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:30
    5 hrs 48 mins 4 changes - overtaken train
    15:18
    Taffs Well
    Birkdale
    Taffs Well to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:35
    5 hrs 43 mins 5 changes
    15:18
    Taffs Well
    Birkdale
    Taffs Well to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:20
    5 hrs 26 mins 5 changes
    15:46
    Taffs Well
    Birkdale
    Taffs Well to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:55
    5 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    16:01
    Taffs Well
    Birkdale
    Taffs Well to Birkdale

About Taffs Well Station

Station name Taffs Well (TAF)
Address Taffs Well station, Cardiff Road, Taffs Well, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF15 7PE
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
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 Taffs Well and Birkdale

The travel time between Taffs Well and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 41 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 13 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Taffs Well and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 47 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:28, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:53.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Taffs Well & Birkdale. owever, there are 47 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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