Scheduled from the Network Rail timetable; status updates live as trains run.
Platform is operational until Darwin advertised platforms are enabled.
Station information
Address
Birkdale station, Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4AF
Managed by
Merseyrail · staffed: full time
Platforms
2 · minimum connection time 5 min
Step-free access
Category C: no step-free access to any platform — 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. · no lifts · passenger assistance available
Ticket office
Mon–Sat 05:27–00:32 · Sun 07:47–00:32
Facilities
Toilets (accessible) · Baby changing · Waiting room · Refreshments · Help points · Bus links · Cycle parking (38) · Car park (90 spaces)
Source: National Rail Knowledgebase· updated 2026-09-23