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Trains from Whitchurch (Shropshire) (WTC) to Birkdale (BDL)

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21

train journeys
per day

48

miles (77 kms)

2hrs 9 mins

fastest journey

05:54 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 4 changes)

5

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Whitchurch (Shropshire) (WTC) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Whitchurch (Shropshire) and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Whitchurch (Shropshire) to Birkdale is approximately 48 miles (77 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 52 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Whitchurch (Shropshire) and Birkdale.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Whitchurch (Shropshire) to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 9 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Whitchurch (Shropshire) to Birkdale

Journeys from Whitchurch (Shropshire) to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:54
    2 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    08:18
    Whitchurch (Shropshire)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Shropshire) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:08
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    09:33
    Whitchurch (Shropshire)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Shropshire) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:09
    2 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    10:33
    Whitchurch (Shropshire)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Shropshire) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:47
    2 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    11:18
    Whitchurch (Shropshire)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Shropshire) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:06
    2 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    11:33
    Whitchurch (Shropshire)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Shropshire) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:43
    3 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    13:03
    Whitchurch (Shropshire)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Shropshire) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:48
    2 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    13:18
    Whitchurch (Shropshire)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Shropshire) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:10
    2 hrs 36 mins 4 changes
    14:46
    Whitchurch (Shropshire)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Shropshire) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:47
    2 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    15:18
    Whitchurch (Shropshire)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Shropshire) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:42
    3 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    17:03
    Whitchurch (Shropshire)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Shropshire) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:47
    2 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    17:18
    Whitchurch (Shropshire)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Shropshire) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:06
    2 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    17:33
    Whitchurch (Shropshire)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Shropshire) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:43
    3 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    19:03
    Whitchurch (Shropshire)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Shropshire) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:42
    2 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    19:18
    Whitchurch (Shropshire)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Shropshire) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:09
    2 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    20:33
    Whitchurch (Shropshire)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Shropshire) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:37
    2 hrs 9 mins 4 changes
    20:46
    Whitchurch (Shropshire)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Shropshire) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:52
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    21:18
    Whitchurch (Shropshire)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Shropshire) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    19:05
    2 hrs 56 mins 4 changes
    22:01
    Whitchurch (Shropshire)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Shropshire) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    19:54
    3 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    23:03
    Whitchurch (Shropshire)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Shropshire) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    21:02
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    23:18
    Whitchurch (Shropshire)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Shropshire) to Birkdale

About Whitchurch (Shropshire) Station

Station name Whitchurch (Shropshire) (WTC)
Address Whitchurch station, Station Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1RL
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 Whitchurch (Shropshire) and Birkdale

The travel time between Whitchurch (Shropshire) and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 52 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 9 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Whitchurch (Shropshire) and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:54, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:06.

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Amenities on trains between Whitchurch (Shropshire) 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 Whitchurch (Shropshire) & Birkdale. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Whitchurch (Shropshire) and Birkdale.

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