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Trains from St Johns (London) (SAJ) to Birkdale (BDL)

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30

train journeys
per day

195

miles (314 kms)

5hrs 14 mins

fastest journey

06:25 / 23:38

first / last train

0

direct trains (7 or 9 changes)

9

operators run

6

routes

Trains from St Johns (London) (SAJ) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 30 scheduled rail journeys between St Johns (London) and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 30 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from St Johns (London) to Birkdale is approximately 195 miles (314 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 1 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Thameslink, Merseyrail, London Overground, West Midlands Trains, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between St Johns (London) and Birkdale.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being St Johns (London) to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 14 mins.

Map of the rail routes from St Johns (London) to Birkdale

Journeys from St Johns (London) to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:25
    5 hrs 21 mins 8 changes
    11:46
    St Johns (London)
    Birkdale
    St Johns (London) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:28
    5 hrs 18 mins 7 changes - overtaken train
    12:46
    St Johns (London)
    Birkdale
    St Johns (London) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:32
    5 hrs 14 mins 8 changes
    12:46
    St Johns (London)
    Birkdale
    St Johns (London) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:41
    5 hrs 37 mins 7 changes
    13:18
    St Johns (London)
    Birkdale
    St Johns (London) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:31
    5 hrs 15 mins 7 changes
    13:46
    St Johns (London)
    Birkdale
    St Johns (London) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:41
    5 hrs 37 mins 7 changes
    14:18
    St Johns (London)
    Birkdale
    St Johns (London) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:29
    5 hrs 17 mins 7 changes - overtaken train
    14:46
    St Johns (London)
    Birkdale
    St Johns (London) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:31
    5 hrs 15 mins 8 changes
    14:46
    St Johns (London)
    Birkdale
    St Johns (London) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:41
    5 hrs 37 mins 7 changes
    15:18
    St Johns (London)
    Birkdale
    St Johns (London) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:29
    5 hrs 17 mins 7 changes
    15:46
    St Johns (London)
    Birkdale
    St Johns (London) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:41
    5 hrs 37 mins 7 changes
    16:18
    St Johns (London)
    Birkdale
    St Johns (London) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:29
    5 hrs 17 mins 7 changes
    16:46
    St Johns (London)
    Birkdale
    St Johns (London) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:41
    5 hrs 37 mins 7 changes
    17:18
    St Johns (London)
    Birkdale
    St Johns (London) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:29
    5 hrs 17 mins 7 changes
    17:46
    St Johns (London)
    Birkdale
    St Johns (London) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:41
    5 hrs 37 mins 7 changes
    18:18
    St Johns (London)
    Birkdale
    St Johns (London) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:29
    5 hrs 17 mins 7 changes
    18:46
    St Johns (London)
    Birkdale
    St Johns (London) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:41
    5 hrs 37 mins 7 changes
    19:18
    St Johns (London)
    Birkdale
    St Johns (London) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:29
    5 hrs 17 mins 7 changes
    19:46
    St Johns (London)
    Birkdale
    St Johns (London) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:41
    5 hrs 52 mins 7 changes
    20:33
    St Johns (London)
    Birkdale
    St Johns (London) to Birkdale
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:29
    5 hrs 17 mins 7 changes
    20:46
    St Johns (London)
    Birkdale
    St Johns (London) to Birkdale

About St Johns (London) Station

Station name St Johns (London) (SAJ)
Address St. Johns station, St. Johns Vale, Lewisham, Greater London, SE8 4EW
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:10 - 13:50
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

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 St Johns (London) and Birkdale

The travel time between St Johns (London) and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 1 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 14 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between St Johns (London) and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 30 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:25, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:38.

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Amenities on trains between St Johns (London) 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 St Johns (London) & Birkdale. owever, there are 30 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Thameslink, Merseyrail, London Overground, West Midlands Trains, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between St Johns (London) and Birkdale.

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