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How to get fromBlackpool to Birkdaleby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Birkdale by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Prestontrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Southport Interchangebus bus X2
    1h 39m
    £10–18

  2. Line 61 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Street to Bus Stationbus bus 61
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Southport Interchangebus bus X2
    2h 30m
    £7–9

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Wigan North Westerntrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
    1h 54m
    £19–39

  4. Drive 34.2 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Birkdalecar car 34.2 mi
    57 min
    £9–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Blackpool to Birkdaletaxi taxi 34.2 mi
    57 min
    £75–90

  6. Line 68 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Street to Bus Stationbus bus 68 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rufford Roadbus bus X2
    3h 2m
    £7–9

Blackpool to Birkdale by train and bus

Calendar386Weekly Services
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Birkdale, Sefton, England?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Hillside via Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Southport in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Street to Selworthy Road via Bus Station and Southport Interchange in around 2h 30m.

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