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Trains from Whitchurch (Cardiff) (WHT) to Birkdale (BDL)

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19

train journeys
per day

146

miles (235 kms)

5hrs 17 mins

fastest journey

06:46 / 20:35

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Whitchurch (Cardiff) (WHT) to Birkdale (BDL)

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

The distance by rail from Whitchurch (Cardiff) to Birkdale is approximately 146 miles (235 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 5 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Whitchurch (Cardiff) and Birkdale.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Whitchurch (Cardiff) to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 17 mins.

Journeys from Whitchurch (Cardiff) to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:46
    5 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    12:03
    Whitchurch (Cardiff)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Cardiff) to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    07:16
    5 hrs 32 mins 4 changes
    12:48
    Whitchurch (Cardiff)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Cardiff) to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    08:16
    5 hrs 17 mins 4 changes
    13:33
    Whitchurch (Cardiff)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Cardiff) to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    08:46
    5 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    14:03
    Whitchurch (Cardiff)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Cardiff) to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    09:16
    6 hrs 2 mins 4 changes
    15:18
    Whitchurch (Cardiff)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Cardiff) to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    10:16
    5 hrs 17 mins 4 changes
    15:33
    Whitchurch (Cardiff)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Cardiff) to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    10:46
    5 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    16:03
    Whitchurch (Cardiff)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Cardiff) to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    11:16
    5 hrs 47 mins 4 changes
    17:03
    Whitchurch (Cardiff)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Cardiff) to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    12:16
    5 hrs 17 mins 4 changes
    17:33
    Whitchurch (Cardiff)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Cardiff) to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    12:46
    5 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    18:03
    Whitchurch (Cardiff)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Cardiff) to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    13:16
    5 hrs 32 mins 4 changes
    18:48
    Whitchurch (Cardiff)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Cardiff) to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    14:16
    5 hrs 32 mins 4 changes
    19:48
    Whitchurch (Cardiff)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Cardiff) to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    14:46
    5 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    20:03
    Whitchurch (Cardiff)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Cardiff) to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    15:46
    5 hrs 17 mins 4 changes
    21:03
    Whitchurch (Cardiff)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Cardiff) to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    16:46
    5 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    22:03
    Whitchurch (Cardiff)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Cardiff) to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    17:16
    5 hrs 47 mins 4 changes
    23:03
    Whitchurch (Cardiff)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Cardiff) to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    17:46
    5 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    23:33
    Whitchurch (Cardiff)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Cardiff) to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    18:46
    11 hrs 47 mins 4 changes
    06:33
    Whitchurch (Cardiff)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Cardiff) to Birkdale
  • Mon 6th May
    20:16
    11 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    07:33
    Whitchurch (Cardiff)
    Birkdale
    Whitchurch (Cardiff) to Birkdale

About Whitchurch (Cardiff) Station

Station name Whitchurch (Cardiff) (WHT)
Address Whitchurch station, off Pen-y-Dre, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 1BP
Managed by AW

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

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 Whitchurch (Cardiff) and Birkdale

The travel time between Whitchurch (Cardiff) and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 5 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 17 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Whitchurch (Cardiff) and Birkdale 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 06:46, and the last train of the day leaves at 20:35.

First class tickets on trains between Whitchurch (Cardiff) and Birkdale typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Whitchurch (Cardiff) 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 Whitchurch (Cardiff) & Birkdale. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Whitchurch (Cardiff) and Birkdale.

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