What is the cheapest way to get from Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdale?

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdale is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdale?

The fastest way to get from Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdale is to taxi which takes 32 min and costs £60 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool Lime Street and Birkdale?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queen Square Bus Station station and arriving at Richmond Road. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool Lime Street and Birkdale?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Liverpool Central and arriving at Hillside. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdale?

The distance between Liverpool Lime Street and Birkdale is 17 miles. The road distance is 18.1 miles.

How do I travel from Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdale without a car?

The best way to get from Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdale without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs £10 - £21.

How long does it take to get from Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdale?

The train from Liverpool Central to Hillside takes 38 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdale bus from?

Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Queen Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdale train from?

Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdale train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool Central station.

Train or bus from Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdale?

The best way to get from Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdale is to train which takes 44 min and costs £10 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 16m.

Where does the Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdale bus arrive?

Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Richmond Road station.

Where does the Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdale train arrive?

Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdale train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Hillside station.

Can I drive from Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdale is 18 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdale.

How do I get a train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdale?

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Where can I stay near Birkdale?

There are 1982+ hotels available in Birkdale.

Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdale - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdale by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Hillsidetrain Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
44 min
£10–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Richmond Roadbus X2
1h 16m
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdaletaxi 18 mi
32 min
£60–75
Drive 18 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdalecar 18 mi
32 min
£5–7

Liverpool Lime Street to Birkdale by foot and train

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Distance: 17.3 mi
Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Liverpool Lime Street, England and Birkdale, Sefton, England?

Merseyrail operates a train from Liverpool Central to Hillside every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £10–21 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Richmond Road every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Arriva UK also services this route every 30 minutes.

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