The average train between Blackpool and Birkdale takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool to Birkdale. 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 Blackpool and Birkdale. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Birkdale at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Birkdale. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Birkdale station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Blackpool to Birkdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.
Blackpool to Birkdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Blackpool to Birkdale train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Merseyrail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Blackpool and Birkdale is 21.1 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Hillside via Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Southport in around 1h 54m.