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station information and services
Birkdale
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:27 - 00:32 Sunday 07:47 - 00:32 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform.” Although a footbridge links platforms, both platforms can be accessed via a level crossing. Staff are on hand to assist those passengers requiring it.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Birkdale
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport
FAQ: Travel from Birkdale (BDL)
Everything you need to know about Birkdale (BDL): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.
Passengers with reduced mobility can access assistance at Birkdale station as staff help is available.
Birkdale Railway Station, located in the charming town of Birkdale, is near attractions such as the Royal Birkdale Golf Club, renowned for hosting prestigious golf championships, and the scenic Birkdale Sandhills Nature Reserve, perfect for nature enthusiasts.
Car rental services are not available at Birkdale station.
The distance from Birkdale station to the city center is 1.616 kilometers.
You can reach the city center from Birkdale using the rail replacement services located at Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport. For a more direct option, consider using a taxi.
For Birkdale station, it is generally recommended to arrive at least 10-15 minutes before your scheduled departure to ensure you have ample time to navigate the station and locate your platform.
Birkdale is located at Birkdale station, Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4AF.
The Birkdale station offers parking at the Station Car Park.
Information about train fares from Birkdale Station to the closest airport is not available.
Train services at Birkdale Station are primarily operated by the train service provider Merseyrail.
Public transportation connections from Birkdale include rail replacement services located at Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport.
Safety at Birkdale station during early morning and late evening generally depends on regular local safety measures, such as lighting and security presence, reflecting usual standards for public transportation in the area.
Security and ticket checks at Birkdale station are typically conducted to ensure passenger safety and proper fare collection.
Birkdale station does not have National key toilets.
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