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Trains from Acton Main Line (AML) to Birkdale (BDL)

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32

train journeys
per day

186

miles (300 kms)

4hrs 35 mins

fastest journey

05:55 / 22:47

first / last train

0

direct trains (5 or 7 changes)

7

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Acton Main Line (AML) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 32 scheduled rail journeys between Acton Main Line and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 32 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Acton Main Line to Birkdale is approximately 186 miles (300 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 31 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Overground, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Acton Main Line and Birkdale.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Acton Main Line to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 35 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Acton Main Line to Birkdale

Journeys from Acton Main Line to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:55
    4 hrs 51 mins 6 changes
    10:46
    Acton Main Line
    Birkdale
    Acton Main Line to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:10
    5 hrs 8 mins 5 changes
    11:18
    Acton Main Line
    Birkdale
    Acton Main Line to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:10
    4 hrs 36 mins 6 changes
    11:46
    Acton Main Line
    Birkdale
    Acton Main Line to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:25
    4 hrs 53 mins 5 changes
    12:18
    Acton Main Line
    Birkdale
    Acton Main Line to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:10
    4 hrs 36 mins 6 changes
    12:46
    Acton Main Line
    Birkdale
    Acton Main Line to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:25
    4 hrs 53 mins 5 changes
    13:18
    Acton Main Line
    Birkdale
    Acton Main Line to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:10
    4 hrs 36 mins 6 changes
    13:46
    Acton Main Line
    Birkdale
    Acton Main Line to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:25
    4 hrs 53 mins 5 changes
    14:18
    Acton Main Line
    Birkdale
    Acton Main Line to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:11
    4 hrs 35 mins 6 changes
    14:46
    Acton Main Line
    Birkdale
    Acton Main Line to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:25
    4 hrs 53 mins 5 changes
    15:18
    Acton Main Line
    Birkdale
    Acton Main Line to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:10
    4 hrs 36 mins 6 changes
    15:46
    Acton Main Line
    Birkdale
    Acton Main Line to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:26
    4 hrs 52 mins 5 changes
    16:18
    Acton Main Line
    Birkdale
    Acton Main Line to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:11
    4 hrs 35 mins 6 changes
    16:46
    Acton Main Line
    Birkdale
    Acton Main Line to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:25
    4 hrs 53 mins 5 changes
    17:18
    Acton Main Line
    Birkdale
    Acton Main Line to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:10
    4 hrs 36 mins 6 changes
    17:46
    Acton Main Line
    Birkdale
    Acton Main Line to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:25
    4 hrs 53 mins 5 changes
    18:18
    Acton Main Line
    Birkdale
    Acton Main Line to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:11
    4 hrs 35 mins 6 changes
    18:46
    Acton Main Line
    Birkdale
    Acton Main Line to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:26
    4 hrs 52 mins 5 changes
    19:18
    Acton Main Line
    Birkdale
    Acton Main Line to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:10
    4 hrs 36 mins 6 changes
    19:46
    Acton Main Line
    Birkdale
    Acton Main Line to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:25
    5 hrs 8 mins 5 changes
    20:33
    Acton Main Line
    Birkdale
    Acton Main Line to Birkdale

About Acton Main Line Station

Station name Acton Main Line (AML)
Address Acton Main Line station, Horn Lane, Acton, Greater London, W3 9EH
Managed by XR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:40 - 10:40
Saturday 08:00 - 15:15
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Birkdale Station

Station name Birkdale (BDL)
Address Birkdale station, Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4AF
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:27 - 00:32
Tuesday 05:27 - 00:32
Wednesday 05:27 - 00:32
Thursday 05:27 - 00:32
Friday 05:27 - 00:32
Saturday 05:27 - 00:32
Sunday 07:47 - 00:32
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Acton Main Line and Birkdale

The travel time between Acton Main Line and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 31 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 35 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Acton Main Line and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 32 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:55, and the last train of the day leaves at 22:47.

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Amenities on trains between Acton Main Line and Birkdale can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Acton Main Line & Birkdale. owever, there are 32 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Overground, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Acton Main Line and Birkdale.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Acton Main Line and Birkdale, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.