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Trains from Birkdale (BDL) to Leicester (LEI)

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19

train journeys
per day

104

miles (168 kms)

3hrs 32 mins

fastest journey

06:11 / 23:55

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Birkdale (BDL) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Birkdale and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Birkdale to Leicester is approximately 104 miles (168 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 23 mins.

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

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Birkdale to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 32 mins.

Journeys from Birkdale to Leicester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:11
    3 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    09:52
    Birkdale
    Leicester
    Birkdale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:16
    3 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    10:51
    Birkdale
    Leicester
    Birkdale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:16
    3 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    11:51
    Birkdale
    Leicester
    Birkdale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:16
    3 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    12:50
    Birkdale
    Leicester
    Birkdale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:31
    4 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    13:51
    Birkdale
    Leicester
    Birkdale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:16
    4 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    14:51
    Birkdale
    Leicester
    Birkdale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:31
    4 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    15:51
    Birkdale
    Leicester
    Birkdale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:31
    4 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    16:51
    Birkdale
    Leicester
    Birkdale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:31
    4 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    17:54
    Birkdale
    Leicester
    Birkdale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:16
    3 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    18:52
    Birkdale
    Leicester
    Birkdale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:16
    3 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    19:50
    Birkdale
    Leicester
    Birkdale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:16
    3 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    20:52
    Birkdale
    Leicester
    Birkdale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:31
    4 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    21:51
    Birkdale
    Leicester
    Birkdale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:46
    3 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    23:18
    Birkdale
    Leicester
    Birkdale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:31
    9 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    06:14
    Birkdale
    Leicester
    Birkdale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:31
    8 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    06:48
    Birkdale
    Leicester
    Birkdale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:46
    8 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    07:10
    Birkdale
    Leicester
    Birkdale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:22
    9 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    09:13
    Birkdale
    Leicester
    Birkdale to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:48
    11 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    10:51
    Birkdale
    Leicester
    Birkdale to Leicester

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 Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Birkdale and Leicester

The travel time between Birkdale and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 23 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 32 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Birkdale and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:11, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:55.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Birkdale & Leicester. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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