The average train between Manchester and Birkdale takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester 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 every 30 minutes between Manchester and Birkdale. The earliest departure is at 8:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Birkdale at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Birkdale. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Birkdale station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Manchester to Birkdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Manchester to Birkdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Hillside station.
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The distance between Manchester and Birkdale is 54.7 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Hillside via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 1h 31m.
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