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Trains from Aylesford (AYL) to Birkdale (BDL)

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18

train journeys
per day

217

miles (350 kms)

6hrs

fastest journey

05:37 / 23:30

first / last train

0

direct trains (5 or 10 changes)

12

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Aylesford (AYL) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Aylesford and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 18 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Aylesford to Birkdale is approximately 217 miles (350 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 27 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Thameslink, Merseyrail, CrossCountry, London Overground, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway, First TransPennine Express, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Aylesford and Birkdale.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Aylesford to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs.

Map of the rail routes from Aylesford to Birkdale

Journeys from Aylesford to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:37
    5 hrs 56 mins 6 changes
    11:33
    Aylesford
    Birkdale
    Aylesford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:33
    6 hrs 13 mins 8 changes
    12:46
    Aylesford
    Birkdale
    Aylesford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:33
    6 hrs 13 mins 8 changes
    13:46
    Aylesford
    Birkdale
    Aylesford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:33
    6 hrs 13 mins 8 changes
    14:46
    Aylesford
    Birkdale
    Aylesford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:43
    6 hrs 3 mins 8 changes
    15:46
    Aylesford
    Birkdale
    Aylesford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:33
    6 hrs 13 mins 8 changes
    16:46
    Aylesford
    Birkdale
    Aylesford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:33
    6 hrs 13 mins 8 changes
    17:46
    Aylesford
    Birkdale
    Aylesford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:33
    6 hrs 6 changes
    18:33
    Aylesford
    Birkdale
    Aylesford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:33
    6 hrs 13 mins 8 changes
    19:46
    Aylesford
    Birkdale
    Aylesford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:33
    6 hrs 7 changes
    20:33
    Aylesford
    Birkdale
    Aylesford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:33
    6 hrs 28 mins 8 changes
    22:01
    Aylesford
    Birkdale
    Aylesford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:03
    6 hrs 30 mins 7 changes
    22:33
    Aylesford
    Birkdale
    Aylesford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:39
    6 hrs 22 mins 5 changes
    23:01
    Aylesford
    Birkdale
    Aylesford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:03
    6 hrs 15 mins 6 changes
    00:18
    Aylesford
    Birkdale
    Aylesford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    19:03
    12 hrs 15 mins 7 changes
    07:18
    Aylesford
    Birkdale
    Aylesford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    20:03
    11 hrs 43 mins 9 changes
    07:46
    Aylesford
    Birkdale
    Aylesford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    22:03
    10 hrs 58 mins 10 changes
    09:01
    Aylesford
    Birkdale
    Aylesford to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    23:13
    12 hrs 20 mins 6 changes
    11:33
    Aylesford
    Birkdale
    Aylesford to Birkdale

About Aylesford Station

Station name Aylesford (AYL)
Address Aylesford station, Station Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7JL
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
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 Aylesford and Birkdale

The travel time between Aylesford and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 27 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Aylesford and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 18 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:37, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:30.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Aylesford & Birkdale. owever, there are 18 possible journeys which require a change.

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