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Trains from Urmston (URM) to Birkdale (BDL)

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51

train journeys
per day

30

miles (48 kms)

1hrs 42 mins

fastest journey

06:19 / 02:13

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Urmston (URM) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 51 scheduled rail journeys between Urmston and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 51 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Urmston to Birkdale is approximately 30 miles (48 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 59 mins.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Urmston and Birkdale.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Urmston to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 42 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Urmston to Birkdale

Journeys from Urmston to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:19
    1 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    08:03
    Urmston
    Birkdale
    Urmston to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:43
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    08:33
    Urmston
    Birkdale
    Urmston to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:57
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    09:01
    Urmston
    Birkdale
    Urmston to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:19
    1 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    09:03
    Urmston
    Birkdale
    Urmston to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:45
    2 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    09:46
    Urmston
    Birkdale
    Urmston to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:54
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    09:48
    Urmston
    Birkdale
    Urmston to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:27
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    10:18
    Urmston
    Birkdale
    Urmston to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:46
    2 hrs 3 changes
    10:46
    Urmston
    Birkdale
    Urmston to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:54
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    10:48
    Urmston
    Birkdale
    Urmston to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:24
    1 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    11:18
    Urmston
    Birkdale
    Urmston to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:45
    2 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    11:46
    Urmston
    Birkdale
    Urmston to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:57
    1 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    11:48
    Urmston
    Birkdale
    Urmston to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:19
    1 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    12:03
    Urmston
    Birkdale
    Urmston to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:20
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    12:18
    Urmston
    Birkdale
    Urmston to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:53
    1 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    12:48
    Urmston
    Birkdale
    Urmston to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:57
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    13:01
    Urmston
    Birkdale
    Urmston to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:19
    1 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    13:03
    Urmston
    Birkdale
    Urmston to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:22
    1 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    13:18
    Urmston
    Birkdale
    Urmston to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:57
    1 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    13:48
    Urmston
    Birkdale
    Urmston to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:19
    1 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    14:03
    Urmston
    Birkdale
    Urmston to Birkdale

About Urmston Station

Station name Urmston (URM)
Address Urmston station, Flixton Road, Urmston, Greater Manchester, M41 5AW
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 12:45
Saturday 07:00 - 13:30
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

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 Urmston and Birkdale

The travel time between Urmston and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 59 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 42 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Urmston and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 51 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:19, and the last train of the day leaves at 02:13.

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Amenities on trains between Urmston 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 Urmston & Birkdale. owever, there are 51 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Urmston and Birkdale.

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