Birkenhead to Cardiff Trains

Birkenhead to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

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.

3h 57m
Duration: 173 mi
Distance: £69
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 58m

£56–102

Birkenhead to Cardiff train times

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.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:40 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day
8h 3m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:07 AM → 9:49 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:44 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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