Train Cardiff to Birkenhead from £76 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Birkenhead takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Birkenhead. 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 14m
Duration: 163 mi
Distance: £76
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Cardiff to Birkenhead train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:23 PM → 5:05 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
3:23 PM → 7:06 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
4:16 PM → 8:06 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
5:22 PM → 9:06 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:19 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
11:23 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:19 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
11:23 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:19 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
11:23 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:19 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
11:23 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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