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Trains from Folkestone Stations to Birkenhead North (BKN)

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11

train journeys
per day

240

miles (387 kms)

4hrs 51 mins

fastest journey

05:11 / 00:20

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

6

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Folkestone Stations to Birkenhead North (BKN)

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

The distance by rail from Folkestone Stations to Birkenhead North is approximately 240 miles (387 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 34 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, Southeastern, Avanti West Coast are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone Stations and Birkenhead North.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Folkestone West to Birkenhead North. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 51 mins.

Journeys from Folkestone Stations to Birkenhead North Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:11
    5 hrs 41 mins 4 changes
    10:52
    Folkestone West
    Birkenhead North
    Folkestone West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    08:01
    4 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    12:52
    Folkestone West
    Birkenhead North
    Folkestone West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    09:55
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    14:52
    Folkestone West
    Birkenhead North
    Folkestone West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    12:01
    4 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    16:52
    Folkestone West
    Birkenhead North
    Folkestone West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    14:01
    5 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    19:07
    Folkestone West
    Birkenhead North
    Folkestone West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    15:01
    5 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    20:02
    Folkestone West
    Birkenhead North
    Folkestone West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    17:01
    5 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    22:17
    Folkestone West
    Birkenhead North
    Folkestone West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    18:13
    5 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    00:02
    Folkestone West
    Birkenhead North
    Folkestone West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    21:01
    10 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    07:32
    Folkestone West
    Birkenhead North
    Folkestone West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    23:01
    9 hrs 46 mins 4 changes
    08:47
    Folkestone West
    Birkenhead North
    Folkestone West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    23:58
    10 hrs 34 mins 4 changes
    10:32
    Folkestone Central
    Birkenhead North
    Folkestone Central to Birkenhead North

About Folkestone Stations Station

Station name Folkestone Stations (78)
Address Liverpool Lime Street station, Lime Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 1JD
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Sunday 07:15 - 23:05
Monday to Friday 05:00 - 23:38
Saturday 05:00 - 23:38
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 Unavailable

About Birkenhead North Station

Station name Birkenhead North (BKN)
Address Birkenhead North station, Station Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 7AZ
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:49 - 00:17
Tuesday 05:49 - 00:17
Wednesday 05:49 - 00:17
Thursday 05:49 - 00:17
Friday 05:49 - 00:17
Saturday 05:49 - 00:17
Sunday 07:49 - 00:17
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Folkestone Stations and Birkenhead North

The travel time between Folkestone Stations and Birkenhead North by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 34 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 51 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Folkestone Stations and Birkenhead North 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 05:11, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:20.

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Amenities on trains between Folkestone Stations and Birkenhead North can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Folkestone Stations & Birkenhead North. owever, there are 11 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, Southeastern, Avanti West Coast are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone Stations and Birkenhead North.

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