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Trains from Plymouth (PLY) to Birkdale (BDL)

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17

train journeys
per day

230

miles (370 kms)

6hrs 51 mins

fastest journey

05:24 / 01:39

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Plymouth (PLY) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Plymouth and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Plymouth to Birkdale is approximately 230 miles (370 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 52 mins.

CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Plymouth and Birkdale.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Plymouth to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 51 mins.

Journeys from Plymouth to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    05:24
    6 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    12:18
    Plymouth
    Birkdale
    Plymouth to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:20
    6 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    13:18
    Plymouth
    Birkdale
    Plymouth to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:27
    6 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    14:18
    Plymouth
    Birkdale
    Plymouth to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:27
    6 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    15:18
    Plymouth
    Birkdale
    Plymouth to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:27
    6 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    16:18
    Plymouth
    Birkdale
    Plymouth to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:37
    6 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    16:18
    Plymouth
    Birkdale
    Plymouth to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:27
    6 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    17:18
    Plymouth
    Birkdale
    Plymouth to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:27
    6 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    18:18
    Plymouth
    Birkdale
    Plymouth to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:27
    6 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    19:18
    Plymouth
    Birkdale
    Plymouth to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:27
    7 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    20:33
    Plymouth
    Birkdale
    Plymouth to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:27
    6 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    21:18
    Plymouth
    Birkdale
    Plymouth to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:27
    6 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    22:18
    Plymouth
    Birkdale
    Plymouth to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    16:27
    6 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    23:18
    Plymouth
    Birkdale
    Plymouth to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    17:27
    6 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    00:18
    Plymouth
    Birkdale
    Plymouth to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    18:27
    12 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    07:18
    Plymouth
    Birkdale
    Plymouth to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    19:50
    12 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    08:18
    Plymouth
    Birkdale
    Plymouth to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    23:54
    12 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    12:18
    Plymouth
    Birkdale
    Plymouth to Birkdale

About Plymouth Station

Station name Plymouth (PLY)
Address Plymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:25 - 20:00
Saturday 06:25 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

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 Plymouth and Birkdale

The travel time between Plymouth and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 52 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 51 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Plymouth and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:24, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:39.

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Amenities on trains between Plymouth 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 Plymouth & Birkdale. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Plymouth and Birkdale.

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