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Trains from Birkdale (BDL) to Sunderland (SUN)

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26

train journeys
per day

109

miles (176 kms)

5hrs 3 mins

fastest journey

05:41 / 23:59

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Birkdale (BDL) to Sunderland (SUN)

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On a typical weekday there are 26 scheduled rail journeys between Birkdale and Sunderland , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 26 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Birkdale to Sunderland is approximately 109 miles (176 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 50 mins.

London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, Grand Central, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Birkdale and Sunderland.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Birkdale to Sunderland. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 3 mins.

Journeys from Birkdale to Sunderland Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:41
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    10:36
    Birkdale
    Sunderland
    Birkdale to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:46
    5 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    12:01
    Birkdale
    Sunderland
    Birkdale to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:03
    5 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    12:31
    Birkdale
    Sunderland
    Birkdale to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:46
    5 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    13:01
    Birkdale
    Sunderland
    Birkdale to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:18
    5 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    13:31
    Birkdale
    Sunderland
    Birkdale to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:46
    5 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    14:01
    Birkdale
    Sunderland
    Birkdale to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:03
    5 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    14:30
    Birkdale
    Sunderland
    Birkdale to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:46
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    14:49
    Birkdale
    Sunderland
    Birkdale to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:18
    5 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    15:30
    Birkdale
    Sunderland
    Birkdale to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:46
    5 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    16:01
    Birkdale
    Sunderland
    Birkdale to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:03
    5 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    16:30
    Birkdale
    Sunderland
    Birkdale to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:46
    5 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    17:01
    Birkdale
    Sunderland
    Birkdale to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:18
    5 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    17:30
    Birkdale
    Sunderland
    Birkdale to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:46
    5 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    17:52
    Birkdale
    Sunderland
    Birkdale to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:03
    5 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    18:29
    Birkdale
    Sunderland
    Birkdale to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:46
    4 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    18:37
    Birkdale
    Sunderland
    Birkdale to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:46
    5 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    20:05
    Birkdale
    Sunderland
    Birkdale to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:48
    5 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    20:21
    Birkdale
    Sunderland
    Birkdale to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:46
    5 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    21:05
    Birkdale
    Sunderland
    Birkdale to Sunderland
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:18
    5 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    21:28
    Birkdale
    Sunderland
    Birkdale to Sunderland

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 Sunderland Station

Station name Sunderland (SUN)
Address Sunderland station, Athenaeum Street, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR1 3HP
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 18:00
Saturday 06:15 - 18:00
Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

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 Sunderland

The travel time between Birkdale and Sunderland by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 50 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 3 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Birkdale and Sunderland vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 26 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:41, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:59.

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Amenities on trains between Birkdale and Sunderland 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 & Sunderland. owever, there are 26 possible journeys which require a change.

London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, Grand Central, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Birkdale and Sunderland.

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