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Trains from Wivenhoe (WIV) to Birkdale (BDL)

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28

train journeys
per day

206

miles (332 kms)

6hrs 3 mins

fastest journey

05:33 / 23:38

first / last train

0

direct trains (5 or 9 changes)

7

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Wivenhoe (WIV) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 28 scheduled rail journeys between Wivenhoe and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 28 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Wivenhoe to Birkdale is approximately 206 miles (332 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 3 mins.

West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, London Overground, Elizabeth Line, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Wivenhoe and Birkdale.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Wivenhoe to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 3 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Wivenhoe to Birkdale

Journeys from Wivenhoe to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:33
    6 hrs 13 mins 6 changes
    11:46
    Wivenhoe
    Birkdale
    Wivenhoe to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:23
    6 hrs 23 mins 6 changes
    12:46
    Wivenhoe
    Birkdale
    Wivenhoe to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:53
    6 hrs 25 mins 5 changes
    13:18
    Wivenhoe
    Birkdale
    Wivenhoe to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:26
    6 hrs 20 mins 6 changes
    13:46
    Wivenhoe
    Birkdale
    Wivenhoe to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:58
    6 hrs 20 mins 5 changes
    14:18
    Wivenhoe
    Birkdale
    Wivenhoe to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:43
    6 hrs 3 mins 6 changes
    14:46
    Wivenhoe
    Birkdale
    Wivenhoe to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:23
    6 hrs 23 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    15:46
    Wivenhoe
    Birkdale
    Wivenhoe to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:32
    6 hrs 14 mins 7 changes
    15:46
    Wivenhoe
    Birkdale
    Wivenhoe to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:23
    6 hrs 23 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    16:46
    Wivenhoe
    Birkdale
    Wivenhoe to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:32
    6 hrs 14 mins 7 changes
    16:46
    Wivenhoe
    Birkdale
    Wivenhoe to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:23
    6 hrs 23 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    17:46
    Wivenhoe
    Birkdale
    Wivenhoe to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:32
    6 hrs 14 mins 7 changes
    17:46
    Wivenhoe
    Birkdale
    Wivenhoe to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:23
    6 hrs 23 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    18:46
    Wivenhoe
    Birkdale
    Wivenhoe to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:32
    6 hrs 14 mins 7 changes
    18:46
    Wivenhoe
    Birkdale
    Wivenhoe to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:23
    6 hrs 23 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    19:46
    Wivenhoe
    Birkdale
    Wivenhoe to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:32
    6 hrs 14 mins 7 changes
    19:46
    Wivenhoe
    Birkdale
    Wivenhoe to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:23
    6 hrs 23 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    20:46
    Wivenhoe
    Birkdale
    Wivenhoe to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:32
    6 hrs 14 mins 7 changes
    20:46
    Wivenhoe
    Birkdale
    Wivenhoe to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:23
    6 hrs 38 mins 6 changes - overtaken train
    22:01
    Wivenhoe
    Birkdale
    Wivenhoe to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:32
    6 hrs 29 mins 7 changes
    22:01
    Wivenhoe
    Birkdale
    Wivenhoe to Birkdale

About Wivenhoe Station

Station name Wivenhoe (WIV)
Address Wivenhoe station, Station Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9DJ
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:30
Saturday 06:15 - 20:30
Sunday 09:15 - 16:15
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
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 Wivenhoe and Birkdale

The travel time between Wivenhoe and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 3 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 3 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Wivenhoe and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 28 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:33, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:38.

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Amenities on trains between Wivenhoe 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 Wivenhoe & Birkdale. owever, there are 28 possible journeys which require a change.

West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, London Overground, Elizabeth Line, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Wivenhoe and Birkdale.

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