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Trains from Birkdale (BDL) to Alexandra Palace (AAP)

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36

train journeys
per day

185

miles (299 kms)

4hrs 29 mins

fastest journey

00:18 / 00:04

first / last train

0

direct trains (4 or 5 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Birkdale (BDL) to Alexandra Palace (AAP)

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On a typical weekday there are 36 scheduled rail journeys between Birkdale and Alexandra Palace , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 36 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Birkdale to Alexandra Palace is approximately 185 miles (299 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 57 mins.

Great Northern, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Birkdale and Alexandra Palace.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Birkdale to Alexandra Palace. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 29 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Birkdale to Alexandra Palace

Journeys from Birkdale to Alexandra Palace Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    00:18
    9 hrs 41 mins5 changes
    09:59
    Birkdale
    Alexandra Palace
    Birkdale to Alexandra Palace
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:43
    4 hrs 16 mins5 changes
    10:59
    Birkdale
    Alexandra Palace
    Birkdale to Alexandra Palace
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:40
    4 hrs 19 mins4 changes - overtaken train
    11:59
    Birkdale
    Alexandra Palace
    Birkdale to Alexandra Palace
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:43
    4 hrs 16 mins5 changes
    11:59
    Birkdale
    Alexandra Palace
    Birkdale to Alexandra Palace
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:55
    4 hrs 19 mins4 changes
    12:14
    Birkdale
    Alexandra Palace
    Birkdale to Alexandra Palace
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:40
    4 hrs 19 mins4 changes - overtaken train
    12:59
    Birkdale
    Alexandra Palace
    Birkdale to Alexandra Palace
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:43
    4 hrs 16 mins5 changes
    12:59
    Birkdale
    Alexandra Palace
    Birkdale to Alexandra Palace
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:55
    4 hrs 19 mins4 changes
    13:14
    Birkdale
    Alexandra Palace
    Birkdale to Alexandra Palace
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:40
    4 hrs 19 mins4 changes - overtaken train
    13:59
    Birkdale
    Alexandra Palace
    Birkdale to Alexandra Palace
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:43
    4 hrs 16 mins5 changes
    13:59
    Birkdale
    Alexandra Palace
    Birkdale to Alexandra Palace
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:55
    4 hrs 34 mins5 changes
    14:29
    Birkdale
    Alexandra Palace
    Birkdale to Alexandra Palace
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:40
    4 hrs 19 mins4 changes - overtaken train
    14:59
    Birkdale
    Alexandra Palace
    Birkdale to Alexandra Palace
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:43
    4 hrs 16 mins5 changes
    14:59
    Birkdale
    Alexandra Palace
    Birkdale to Alexandra Palace
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:40
    4 hrs 19 mins4 changes - overtaken train
    15:59
    Birkdale
    Alexandra Palace
    Birkdale to Alexandra Palace
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:43
    4 hrs 16 mins5 changes
    15:59
    Birkdale
    Alexandra Palace
    Birkdale to Alexandra Palace
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:40
    4 hrs 14 mins4 changes
    16:54
    Birkdale
    Alexandra Palace
    Birkdale to Alexandra Palace
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:43
    4 hrs 21 mins5 changes
    17:04
    Birkdale
    Alexandra Palace
    Birkdale to Alexandra Palace
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:55
    4 hrs 29 mins5 changes
    17:24
    Birkdale
    Alexandra Palace
    Birkdale to Alexandra Palace
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:40
    4 hrs 14 mins4 changes - overtaken train
    17:54
    Birkdale
    Alexandra Palace
    Birkdale to Alexandra Palace
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:43
    4 hrs 11 mins5 changes
    17:54
    Birkdale
    Alexandra Palace
    Birkdale to Alexandra Palace

About Birkdale Station

Station name Birkdale (BDL)
AddressBirkdale station, Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4AF
Managed byME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday 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 DepartureAvailable
From Ticket Machines
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Alexandra Palace Station

Station name Alexandra Palace (AAP)
AddressAlexandra Palace station, Station Road, Alexandra Park, Greater London, N22 7ST
Managed byGN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:15 - 12:40
Saturday 09:00 - 15:25
Sunday Closed
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Birkdale and Alexandra Palace

The travel time between Birkdale and Alexandra Palace by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 57 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 29 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Birkdale and Alexandra Palace vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 36 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:18, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:04.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Birkdale & Alexandra Palace. owever, there are 36 possible journeys which require a change.

Great Northern, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Birkdale and Alexandra Palace.

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