The average train between Wigan and Birkdale takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. There is an hourly train service from Wigan 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 Wigan and Birkdale. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wigan is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Birkdale at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Birkdale. However, there are services departing from Wigan station and arriving at Birkdale station via Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Wigan to Birkdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan Wallgate station.
Wigan to Birkdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southport station.
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The distance between Wigan and Birkdale is 27.5 km. The road distance is 31 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Wigan Wallgate to Southport hourly. Tickets cost £6–13 and the journey takes 34 min.
