There are 6 ways to get from Birkdale (Station) to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Wigan North Western
best- Take the train from Southport to Wigan WallgateSouthport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Blackpool NorthLiverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North
2h 28m£17–40Bus, line 61 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus StationX2 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Street61
3h 25m£4–7Drive 33.7 mi
- Drive from Birkdale (Station) to Blackpool33.7 mi
55 min£9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Birkdale (Station) to Blackpool33.7 mi
55 min£70–90Train
- Take the train from Birkdale to Liverpool CentralSouthport - Liverpool Central / ...
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool NorthLiverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North
2h 50m£14–36Bus, line 68 bus
- Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus StationX2 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Street68
3h 26m£4–7
Birkdale (Station) to Blackpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birkdale (Station) to Blackpool is to bus and line 61 bus which costs £4 - £8 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Birkdale (Station) to Blackpool is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Birkdale (Station) to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Duke Street and arriving at Buchanan Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Birkdale (Station) to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Birkdale and arriving at Blackpool North via Southport and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Birkdale (Station) and Blackpool is 51 miles. The road distance is 33.9 miles.
The best way to get from Birkdale (Station) to Blackpool without a car is to train via Wigan North Western which takes 2h 28m and costs £17 - £40.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Birkdale (Station) to Blackpool, including transfers.
Birkdale (Station) to Blackpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Duke Street station.
Birkdale (Station) to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.
The best way to get from Birkdale (Station) to Blackpool is to train via Wigan North Western which takes 2h 28m and costs £17 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 61 bus, which costs £4 - £8 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Birkdale (Station), Sefton, England and Blackpool, England?
You can take a train from Birkdale to Blackpool North via Southport, Wigan Wallgate, and Wigan North Western in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Birkdale (Station) to Buchanan Street via Duke Street and Bus Station in around 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Southport to Wigan Wallgate
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Wigan North Western to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Wigan North Western to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–19
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Birkdale to Liverpool Central
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
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Bus from Duke Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Bus Station to Market Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- £70–90
Radio Yellow Top Cab Southport
- Phone
- +44 1704 538 000
Kwik Cars - Southport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1704 547 000
- Website
- kwikcars547000.com
Central Cabs
- Phone
- +44 800 544 414
All White Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1704 547 777
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More Questions & Answers
Birkdale (Station) to Blackpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
Birkdale (Station) to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birkdale (Station) to Blackpool is 34 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Birkdale (Station) to Blackpool.
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