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Trains from Royston (RYS) to Birkdale (BDL)

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21

train journeys
per day

165

miles (266 kms)

5hrs 44 mins

fastest journey

01:10 / 00:58

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

8

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Royston (RYS) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Royston and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Royston to Birkdale is approximately 165 miles (266 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 27 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, Merseyrail, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Royston and Birkdale.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Royston to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 44 mins.

Journeys from Royston to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    01:10
    10 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    11:18
    Royston
    Birkdale
    Royston to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:16
    5 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    12:03
    Royston
    Birkdale
    Royston to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:16
    5 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    13:03
    Royston
    Birkdale
    Royston to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:16
    5 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    14:03
    Royston
    Birkdale
    Royston to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:15
    5 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    15:03
    Royston
    Birkdale
    Royston to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:17
    5 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    16:01
    Royston
    Birkdale
    Royston to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:08
    5 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    17:03
    Royston
    Birkdale
    Royston to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:08
    5 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    18:03
    Royston
    Birkdale
    Royston to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:32
    6 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    18:33
    Royston
    Birkdale
    Royston to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:08
    5 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    19:03
    Royston
    Birkdale
    Royston to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:08
    5 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    20:03
    Royston
    Birkdale
    Royston to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:32
    6 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    20:33
    Royston
    Birkdale
    Royston to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:08
    6 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    21:18
    Royston
    Birkdale
    Royston to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    16:16
    5 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    22:03
    Royston
    Birkdale
    Royston to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    17:16
    5 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    23:03
    Royston
    Birkdale
    Royston to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    18:16
    5 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    00:03
    Royston
    Birkdale
    Royston to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    20:08
    11 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    08:03
    Royston
    Birkdale
    Royston to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    20:33
    11 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    08:18
    Royston
    Birkdale
    Royston to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    22:08
    11 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    09:18
    Royston
    Birkdale
    Royston to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    23:46
    11 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    11:18
    Royston
    Birkdale
    Royston to Birkdale

About Royston Station

Station name Royston (RYS)
Address Royston Station, Kneesworth Street, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5AH
Managed by GN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 07:00 - 20:00
Sunday 09:15 - 17:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
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 Royston and Birkdale

The travel time between Royston 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 5hrs 44 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Royston and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 01:10, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:58.

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Amenities on trains between Royston 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 Royston & Birkdale. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, Merseyrail, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Royston and Birkdale.

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