Trains from Pontefract Tanshelf
to Birkdale
From £48.00
Pontefract Tanshelf to Birkdaleby train on average takes 3 hrs 56 mins
Pontefract Tanshelf to Birkdale one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £48.00
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 42 minutes
- First train leaves Pontefract Tanshelf at 05:59
- Last train leaves Pontefract Tanshelf at 19:47
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Pontefract Tanshelf to Birkdale train times
| Last updated: 09:32:44
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
09:47 Pontefract Tanshelf On Time | 13:40 Birkdale On Time | Off-Peak Day Single, Northern | 3h 53m, 3 changes | ||
09:47 Pontefract Tanshelf On Time | 13:58 Birkdale On Time | Off-Peak Day Single, Northern | 4h 11m, 3 changes | ||
10:03 Pontefract Tanshelf On Time | 13:55 Birkdale On Time | Off-Peak Day Single, Northern | 3h 52m, 5 changes | ||
10:03 Pontefract Tanshelf On Time | 14:13 Birkdale On Time | Off-Peak Day Single, Northern | 4h 10m, 4 changes | ||
10:47 Pontefract Tanshelf On Time | 14:40 Birkdale On Time | Off-Peak Day Single, Northern | 3h 53m, 3 changes |
Pontefract Tanshelf facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaNo
- Waiting RoomNo
There are no waiting rooms provided at the station. Shelters are provided on both platforms.
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Bus stops on Stuart Road by the HiQ Garage.
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- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Levelunstaffed
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information SystemsAnnouncements
- Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Email Address: enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0800 200 6060 - Operator NameNorthern
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces22
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces0
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces8
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Within the car park
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help AvailableNo
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category A Station
- Station is unstaffed
However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via the ramped footbridge.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
Station Message
Un-booked assistance? No problem.
This station offers assistance to customers who have not pre-booked any passenger assistance. We recognise that some customers already travel without having pre-booked assistance. Assistance can still be pre-booked for travel from/to this station.
Birkdale facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Metro Cards, local Saveaway and Railpass season tickets only. For more information Click here.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for ME
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
Cold drinks vending machine Food vending machine
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeYes
Female toilets
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
Post Office located nearby
- Rail replacement locations
Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0151 955 2368 - Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Email Address: comment@merseyrail.org
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0151 555 1111 - Operator NameMerseyrail
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces90
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces7
- Accessible Spaces Note
Parking is free for disabled customers parking in disabled spaces displaying a valid International Blue Badge
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces38
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
platform
- Annotation
Apply for Free Secure cycle storage access www.merseyrail.org/cycle
26 stands 24 secure spaces
- TypeCompounds
Stands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0151 555 1111
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Fri 07:00 to 19:00
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:32 to 00:32
Sun 07:47 to 00:32 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
All disabled passengers will be offered assistance by station staff.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
- Accessible toiletsNo
- 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.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
