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Trains from Birkdale (BDL) to Ilkeston (ILN)

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32

train journeys
per day

84

miles (135 kms)

3hrs 25 mins

fastest journey

05:41 / 23:55

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Birkdale (BDL) to Ilkeston (ILN)

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On a typical weekday there are 32 scheduled rail journeys between Birkdale and Ilkeston , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 32 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Birkdale to Ilkeston is approximately 84 miles (135 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 35 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Birkdale and Ilkeston.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Birkdale to Ilkeston. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 25 mins.

Journeys from Birkdale to Ilkeston Today

  • Mon 27th May
    05:41
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    09:44
    Birkdale
    Ilkeston
    Birkdale to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    06:46
    3 hrs 29 mins 1 change
    10:15
    Birkdale
    Ilkeston
    Birkdale to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    06:50
    3 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    10:15
    Birkdale
    Ilkeston
    Birkdale to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    07:46
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    11:44
    Birkdale
    Ilkeston
    Birkdale to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    07:48
    3 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    11:44
    Birkdale
    Ilkeston
    Birkdale to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    08:46
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    12:44
    Birkdale
    Ilkeston
    Birkdale to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    08:48
    3 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    12:44
    Birkdale
    Ilkeston
    Birkdale to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    09:46
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    13:44
    Birkdale
    Ilkeston
    Birkdale to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    09:48
    3 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    13:44
    Birkdale
    Ilkeston
    Birkdale to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    10:46
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    14:44
    Birkdale
    Ilkeston
    Birkdale to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    10:48
    3 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    14:44
    Birkdale
    Ilkeston
    Birkdale to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    11:46
    3 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    15:19
    Birkdale
    Ilkeston
    Birkdale to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    11:48
    3 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    15:19
    Birkdale
    Ilkeston
    Birkdale to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    12:46
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    16:44
    Birkdale
    Ilkeston
    Birkdale to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    12:48
    3 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    16:44
    Birkdale
    Ilkeston
    Birkdale to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    13:46
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    17:44
    Birkdale
    Ilkeston
    Birkdale to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    13:48
    3 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    17:44
    Birkdale
    Ilkeston
    Birkdale to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    14:46
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    18:45
    Birkdale
    Ilkeston
    Birkdale to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    14:48
    3 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    18:45
    Birkdale
    Ilkeston
    Birkdale to Ilkeston
  • Mon 27th May
    15:46
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    19:44
    Birkdale
    Ilkeston
    Birkdale to Ilkeston

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

About Ilkeston Station

Station name Ilkeston (ILN)
Address Ilkeston station, Station Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5TE
Managed by EM

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Birkdale and Ilkeston

The travel time between Birkdale and Ilkeston by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 35 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 25 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Birkdale and Ilkeston vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 32 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:41, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:55.

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Amenities on trains between Birkdale and Ilkeston can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Birkdale & Ilkeston. owever, there are 32 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Birkdale and Ilkeston.

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