Cardiff to Birkenhead Trains

Cardiff to Birkenhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Birkenhead takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. 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 11m
Duration: 163 mi
Distance: £69
Average price: Every 2 hours
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3h 37m

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Cardiff to Birkenhead train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

1:30 PM → 5:35 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
3:22 PM → 7:35 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
9:11 PM → 6:36 AM
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9h 25m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 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 Tuesday, November 10, 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, November 11, 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, November 12, 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, November 13, 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 Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:25 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 43m • 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

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Birkenhead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Cardiff to Birkenhead train times

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

1:30 PM → 5:35 PM

3:22 PM → 7:35 PM

9:11 PM → 6:36 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:19 AM → 9:05 AM

7:19 AM → 11:05 AM

9:23 AM → 1:05 PM

11:23 AM → 3:05 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:19 AM → 9:05 AM

7:19 AM → 11:05 AM

9:23 AM → 1:05 PM

11:23 AM → 3:05 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:19 AM → 9:05 AM

7:19 AM → 11:05 AM

9:23 AM → 1:05 PM

11:23 AM → 3:05 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:19 AM → 9:05 AM

7:19 AM → 11:05 AM

9:23 AM → 1:05 PM

11:23 AM → 3:05 PM

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:19 AM → 9:05 AM

7:19 AM → 11:05 AM

9:23 AM → 1:05 PM

11:23 AM → 3:05 PM

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:25 AM → 9:05 AM

7:22 AM → 11:05 AM

9:23 AM → 1:05 PM

11:23 AM → 3:05 PM

Frequently asked questions

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9:11 PM → 6:36 AM
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