The average train between Leyland and Birkdale takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Leyland 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 Leyland and Birkdale. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leyland is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Birkdale at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leyland to Birkdale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leyland to Birkdale. However, there are services departing from Leyland station and arriving at Birkdale station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Leyland to Birkdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leyland station.
Leyland to Birkdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Leyland to Birkdale train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Merseyrail.
The distance between Leyland and Birkdale is 23.8 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a train from Leyland to Hillside via Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Southport in around 1h 25m.