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Birkenhead to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birkenhead and Cardiff takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. 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.

4h 32m
Duration
195 mi
Distance
£107
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 29m
£87–155

Birkenhead to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Birkenhead and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 194.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 29m.

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