Train times from Birkdale station, Southport

Next departures

Station facilities

• Step-free access: No: there's no step-free access. 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.
• Toilets: Yes, including an accessible toilet and baby changing. Toilet.
• Ticket office: The ticket office is open Mon–Sat 05:27–00:32; Sun 07:47–00:32.
• Help and assistance: The station is staffed. Staff help is available Mon–Sat 05:32–00:32; Sun 07:47–00:32. Assistance staff meet you at Assisted Travel Meeting Point. Passenger Assist: 0151 555 1111 (Mon–Fri 07:00–19:00).
• Waiting room: Yes.
• Food and drink: Yes: Cold drinks vending machine Food vending machine.
• Parking: Yes: Station Car Park (90 spaces): free, run by Merseyrail.
• Cycle parking: Yes: 38 spaces, sheltered, with CCTV. platform.
• Platforms: 2.

Station information from National Rail, updated Wednesday, 23 September 2026. Facilities can change: check before you travel.

Routes from this station

• Liverpool Central – Southport (Northern Line (Merseyrail)) Merseyrail

Stops nearby

• Birkdale Interchange 1 min walk
• Liverpool Road, Birkdale 1 min walk
• York Road, Birkdale 2 min walk
• Saxon Road, Birkdale 3 min walk
• Priory Grange, Birkdale 3 min walk
• Bolton Road, Birkdale 3 min walk

All bus routes and stops in Southport

Questions

Which trains stop at Birkdale station, Southport?

Liverpool Central – Southport (Northern Line (Merseyrail)), run by Merseyrail.

Where is Birkdale station, Southport?

Birkdale station is in Birkdale, Merseyside.

Where do trains from Birkdale station, Southport go?

The next departures go to Hunts Cross, Liverpool and Southport.

Is Birkdale station, Southport step-free and wheelchair accessible?

No: there's no step-free access. 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.

Are there toilets at Birkdale station, Southport?

Yes, including an accessible toilet and baby changing. Toilet.

When is the ticket office at Birkdale station, Southport open?

The ticket office is open Mon–Sat 05:27–00:32; Sun 07:47–00:32.

Can I get help or assistance at Birkdale station, Southport?

The station is staffed. Staff help is available Mon–Sat 05:32–00:32; Sun 07:47–00:32. Assistance staff meet you at Assisted Travel Meeting Point. Passenger Assist: 0151 555 1111 (Mon–Fri 07:00–19:00).

Is there a waiting room at Birkdale station, Southport?

Yes.

Can I buy food and drink at Birkdale station, Southport?

Yes: Cold drinks vending machine Food vending machine.

Is there parking at Birkdale station, Southport?

Yes: Station Car Park (90 spaces): free, run by Merseyrail.

Is there cycle parking at Birkdale station, Southport?

Yes: 38 spaces, sheltered, with CCTV. platform.

How many platforms does Birkdale station, Southport have?

2.