First train | 06:09 | |
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Last train | 23:09 | |
Departure station | Liverpool South Parkway | |
Arrival station | Birkdale | |
Journey time | From 1h 3m | |
Distance | 20 miles (32 km) | |
Frequency | 64 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
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Thinking about taking the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birkdale? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 13 minutes to travel the 20 miles (32 km) from Liverpool South Parkway to Birkdale by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 3 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 64 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. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with TransPennine Express or Merseyrail, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Liverpool South Parkway to Birkdale 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 Birkdale by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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