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Trains from Essex Road (EXR) to Birkdale (BDL)

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8

train journeys
per day

189

miles (305 kms)

4hrs 44 mins

fastest journey

00:32 / 17:56

first / last train

0

direct trains (4 or 4 changes)

3

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Essex Road (EXR) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 8 scheduled rail journeys between Essex Road and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 8 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Essex Road to Birkdale is approximately 189 miles (305 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 31 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Great Northern, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Essex Road and Birkdale.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Essex Road to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 44 mins.

Journeys from Essex Road to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 6th May
    00:32
    9 hrs 31 mins 4 changes
    10:03
    Essex Road
    Birkdale
    Essex Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    06:48
    4 hrs 45 mins 4 changes
    11:33
    Essex Road
    Birkdale
    Essex Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    08:49
    4 hrs 44 mins 4 changes
    13:33
    Essex Road
    Birkdale
    Essex Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    10:44
    4 hrs 49 mins 4 changes
    15:33
    Essex Road
    Birkdale
    Essex Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    12:44
    4 hrs 49 mins 4 changes
    17:33
    Essex Road
    Birkdale
    Essex Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    14:44
    5 hrs 4 mins 4 changes
    19:48
    Essex Road
    Birkdale
    Essex Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    15:44
    5 hrs 19 mins 4 changes
    21:03
    Essex Road
    Birkdale
    Essex Road to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    17:49
    5 hrs 14 mins 4 changes
    23:03
    Essex Road
    Birkdale
    Essex Road to Birkdale

About Essex Road Station

Station name Essex Road (EXR)
Address Essex Road station, 181 Essex Road, Islington, Greater London, N1 2SU
Managed by GN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Weekend 06:15 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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 Essex Road and Birkdale

The travel time between Essex Road and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 31 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 44 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Essex Road and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 8 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:32, and the last train of the day leaves at 17:56.

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Amenities on trains between Essex Road 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 Essex Road & Birkdale. owever, there are 8 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Great Northern, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Essex Road and Birkdale.

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