Taking the train from Birkdale to Hoylake in 1 hour 24 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Birkdale to Hoylake? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 18 miles (29 km) from Birkdale to Hoylake by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 24 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 16 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Merseyrail for all or at least part of your journey to Hoylake.
Book train tickets from Birkdale to Hoylake in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Hoylake by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Birkdale to Hoylake
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Birkdale to Hoylake is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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