The average train between Birkdale and Leyland takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Birkdale to Leyland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birkdale and Leyland. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Birkdale is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Leyland at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Southport and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Birkdale to Leyland. However, there are services departing from Birkdale station and arriving at Leyland station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Birkdale to Leyland train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Southport station.
Birkdale to Leyland train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Leyland station.
Book your Birkdale to Leyland train tickets online with Merseyrail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birkdale and Leyland is 23.8 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a train from Hillside to Leyland via Southport, Wigan Wallgate, and Wigan North Western in around 1h 59m.