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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Birkdale is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Birkdale is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs £55 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Birkdale?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leeds Street and arriving at Richmond Road. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Birkdale?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Moorfields and arriving at Hillside. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Liverpool to Birkdale?

The distance between Liverpool and Birkdale is 16 miles. The road distance is 17.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Birkdale without a car is to train which takes 35 min and costs £9 - £20.

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

The train from Moorfields to Hillside takes 35 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Birkdale bus from?

Liverpool to Birkdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Leeds Street station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Birkdale train from?

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

Train or bus from Liverpool to Birkdale?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Birkdale is to train which takes 35 min and costs £9 - £20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 8m.

Where does the Liverpool to Birkdale bus arrive?

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

Where does the Liverpool to Birkdale train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Liverpool to Birkdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Birkdale is 18 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Liverpool to Birkdale.

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

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Where can I stay near Birkdale?

There are 1987+ hotels available in Birkdale.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Moorfields to Hillsidetrain Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
35 min
£9–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds Street to Richmond Roadbus X2
1h 8m
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Liverpool to Birkdaletaxi 17.5 mi
30 min
£55–75
Drive 17.5 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Birkdalecar 17.5 mi
30 min
£5–7

Liverpool to Birkdale by train

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Distance: 16.4 mi
Duration: 35 min

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

Merseyrail operates a train from Moorfields to Hillside every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £9–20 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Leeds Street to Richmond Road every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Arriva UK also services this route every 30 minutes.

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