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Trains from Basingstoke to Birkdale (BDL)

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11

train journeys
per day

182

miles (293 kms)

6hrs 12 mins

fastest journey

05:49 / 22:30

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Basingstoke to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 11 scheduled rail journeys between Basingstoke and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 11 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Basingstoke to Birkdale is approximately 182 miles (293 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 47 mins.

Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Basingstoke and Birkdale.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Basingstoke to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 12 mins.

Journeys from Basingstoke to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:49
    6 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    12:03
    Basingstoke
    Birkdale
    Basingstoke to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    06:51
    6 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    13:03
    Basingstoke
    Birkdale
    Basingstoke to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    08:49
    6 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    15:18
    Basingstoke
    Birkdale
    Basingstoke to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    09:49
    6 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    16:03
    Basingstoke
    Birkdale
    Basingstoke to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    10:48
    6 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    17:03
    Basingstoke
    Birkdale
    Basingstoke to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    12:48
    6 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    19:03
    Basingstoke
    Birkdale
    Basingstoke to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    13:50
    6 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    20:03
    Basingstoke
    Birkdale
    Basingstoke to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    14:49
    6 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    21:03
    Basingstoke
    Birkdale
    Basingstoke to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    15:48
    6 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    22:03
    Basingstoke
    Birkdale
    Basingstoke to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    16:49
    6 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    23:03
    Basingstoke
    Birkdale
    Basingstoke to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    18:48
    12 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    06:50
    Basingstoke
    Birkdale
    Basingstoke to Birkdale

About Basingstoke Station

Station name Basingstoke (BSK)
Address Basingstoke station, Station Hill, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5NB
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 21:30
Saturday 06:00 - 21:30
Sunday 07:00 - 21:30
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 Basingstoke and Birkdale

The travel time between Basingstoke and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 47 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 12 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Basingstoke and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 11 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:49, and the last train of the day leaves at 22:30.

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Amenities on trains between Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke & Birkdale. owever, there are 11 possible journeys which require a change.

Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Basingstoke and Birkdale.

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