Train Cardiff to Birkenhead from £76 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Birkenhead takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

3h 45m
Duration: 173 mi
Distance: £76
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 27m

£64–125

Cardiff to Birkenhead train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

6:42 PM → 10:18 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:11 PM → 5:52 AM
Arrives next day
8h 41m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:17 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:17 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:17 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:17 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:17 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:17 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:17 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 9:17 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:17 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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