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The average train between Birkenhead and Cardiff takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Birkenhead to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birkenhead and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street station and arriving at Cardiff Central station via Crewe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Birkenhead to Cardiff train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Birkenhead to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
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The distance between Birkenhead and Cardiff is 213.1 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Cardiff Central via Crewe in around 3h 58m.
