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Trains from St Albans City (SAC) to Birkdale (BDL)

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34

train journeys
per day

172

miles (277 kms)

4hrs 49 mins

fastest journey

03:55 / 00:39

first / last train

0

direct trains (4 or 7 changes)

6

operators run

4

routes

Trains from St Albans City (SAC) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 34 scheduled rail journeys between St Albans City and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 34 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from St Albans City to Birkdale is approximately 172 miles (277 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 18 mins.

Avanti West Coast, London Overground, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, Northern Rail, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between St Albans City and Birkdale.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being St Albans City to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 49 mins.

Map of the rail routes from St Albans City to Birkdale

Journeys from St Albans City to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    03:55
    5 hrs 38 mins 4 changes
    09:33
    St Albans City
    Birkdale
    St Albans City to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:23
    4 hrs 55 mins 4 changes
    10:18
    St Albans City
    Birkdale
    St Albans City to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:55
    4 hrs 51 mins 7 changes
    10:46
    St Albans City
    Birkdale
    St Albans City to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:27
    4 hrs 51 mins 4 changes
    11:18
    St Albans City
    Birkdale
    St Albans City to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:39
    4 hrs 54 mins 4 changes
    11:33
    St Albans City
    Birkdale
    St Albans City to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:57
    4 hrs 49 mins 7 changes
    11:46
    St Albans City
    Birkdale
    St Albans City to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:33
    4 hrs 45 mins 4 changes
    12:18
    St Albans City
    Birkdale
    St Albans City to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:57
    4 hrs 49 mins 7 changes
    12:46
    St Albans City
    Birkdale
    St Albans City to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:27
    4 hrs 51 mins 4 changes
    13:18
    St Albans City
    Birkdale
    St Albans City to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:57
    4 hrs 49 mins 7 changes
    13:46
    St Albans City
    Birkdale
    St Albans City to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:27
    4 hrs 51 mins 4 changes
    14:18
    St Albans City
    Birkdale
    St Albans City to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:57
    4 hrs 49 mins 7 changes
    14:46
    St Albans City
    Birkdale
    St Albans City to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:27
    4 hrs 51 mins 4 changes
    15:18
    St Albans City
    Birkdale
    St Albans City to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:57
    4 hrs 49 mins 7 changes
    15:46
    St Albans City
    Birkdale
    St Albans City to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:27
    4 hrs 51 mins 4 changes
    16:18
    St Albans City
    Birkdale
    St Albans City to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:57
    4 hrs 49 mins 7 changes
    16:46
    St Albans City
    Birkdale
    St Albans City to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:27
    4 hrs 51 mins 4 changes
    17:18
    St Albans City
    Birkdale
    St Albans City to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:43
    4 hrs 50 mins 4 changes
    17:33
    St Albans City
    Birkdale
    St Albans City to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:57
    4 hrs 49 mins 7 changes
    17:46
    St Albans City
    Birkdale
    St Albans City to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:27
    4 hrs 51 mins 4 changes
    18:18
    St Albans City
    Birkdale
    St Albans City to Birkdale

About St Albans City Station

Station name St Albans City (SAC)
Address St Albans station, Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HE
Managed by TL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 22:00
Saturday 06:45 - 21:15
Sunday 07:30 - 21:45
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 Available

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 St Albans City and Birkdale

The travel time between St Albans City and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 18 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 49 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between St Albans City and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 34 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 03:55, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:39.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between St Albans City & Birkdale. owever, there are 34 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, London Overground, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, Northern Rail, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between St Albans City and Birkdale.

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