What is the cheapest way to get from Freshfield to Birkdale?

The cheapest way to get from Freshfield to Birkdale is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Freshfield to Birkdale?

The fastest way to get from Freshfield to Birkdale is to train which takes 7 min and costs £2 - £6.

Is there a direct bus between Freshfield and Birkdale?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Formby Gardens and arriving at Royal Birkdale Golf Club. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Freshfield and Birkdale?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Freshfield and arriving at Hillside. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Freshfield to Birkdale?

The distance between Freshfield and Birkdale is 4 miles. The road distance is 5.8 miles.

How do I travel from Freshfield to Birkdale without a car?

The best way to get from Freshfield to Birkdale without a car is to train which takes 7 min and costs £2 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Freshfield to Birkdale?

The train from Freshfield to Hillside takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Freshfield to Birkdale bus from?

Freshfield to Birkdale bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Formby Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Freshfield to Birkdale train from?

Freshfield to Birkdale train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Freshfield station.

Train or bus from Freshfield to Birkdale?

The best way to get from Freshfield to Birkdale is to train which takes 7 min and costs £2 - £6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 18 min.

Where does the Freshfield to Birkdale bus arrive?

Freshfield to Birkdale bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Royal Birkdale Golf Club station.

Where does the Freshfield to Birkdale train arrive?

Freshfield to Birkdale train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Hillside station.

Can I drive from Freshfield to Birkdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Freshfield to Birkdale is 6 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Freshfield to Birkdale.

How do I get a train ticket from Freshfield to Birkdale?

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Where can I stay near Birkdale?

There are 1983+ hotels available in Birkdale.

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There are 4 ways to get from Freshfield to Birkdale by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Freshfield to Hillsidetrain Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
7 min
£2–6
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Formby Gardens to Royal Birkdale Golf Clubbus 47
18 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Freshfield to Birkdaletaxi 5.7 mi
12 min
£15–18
Drive 5.7 mi
1. Drive from Freshfield to Birkdalecar 5.7 mi
12 min
£2

Freshfield to Birkdale by train

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Distance: 4.4 mi
Duration: 7 min

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

Merseyrail operates a train from Freshfield to Hillside every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–6 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Formby Gardens to Royal Birkdale Golf Club every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 18 min. Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire also services this route every 30 minutes.

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