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Trains from Whimple (WHM) to Birkdale (BDL)

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13

train journeys
per day

198

miles (319 kms)

6hrs 19 mins

fastest journey

06:15 / 20:42

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 6 changes)

6

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Whimple (WHM) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 13 scheduled rail journeys between Whimple and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 13 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Whimple to Birkdale is approximately 198 miles (319 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 5 mins.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Whimple and Birkdale.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Whimple to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 19 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Whimple to Birkdale

Journeys from Whimple to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:15
    6 hrs 31 mins 5 changes
    12:46
    Whimple
    Birkdale
    Whimple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:23
    6 hrs 23 mins 5 changes
    13:46
    Whimple
    Birkdale
    Whimple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:03
    6 hrs 43 mins 5 changes
    14:46
    Whimple
    Birkdale
    Whimple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:27
    6 hrs 19 mins 5 changes
    15:46
    Whimple
    Birkdale
    Whimple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:45
    6 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    16:18
    Whimple
    Birkdale
    Whimple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:26
    6 hrs 20 mins 5 changes
    17:46
    Whimple
    Birkdale
    Whimple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:44
    7 hrs 2 mins 6 changes
    18:46
    Whimple
    Birkdale
    Whimple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:24
    6 hrs 22 mins 5 changes
    19:46
    Whimple
    Birkdale
    Whimple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:44
    7 hrs 2 mins 6 changes
    20:46
    Whimple
    Birkdale
    Whimple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:26
    6 hrs 35 mins 5 changes
    22:01
    Whimple
    Birkdale
    Whimple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:24
    6 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    23:18
    Whimple
    Birkdale
    Whimple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:43
    7 hrs 35 mins 4 changes
    00:18
    Whimple
    Birkdale
    Whimple to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    20:25
    11 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    08:18
    Whimple
    Birkdale
    Whimple to Birkdale

About Whimple Station

Station name Whimple (WHM)
Address Whimple station, Station Road, Whimple, Devon, EX5 2QH
Managed by SW

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 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 Whimple and Birkdale

The travel time between Whimple and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 5 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 19 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Whimple and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 13 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:15, and the last train of the day leaves at 20:42.

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Amenities on trains between Whimple 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 Whimple & Birkdale. owever, there are 13 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Whimple and Birkdale.

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