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Trip Overview

The average train between Wirral and Cardiff takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Wirral 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
161 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Wirral to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Wirral and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wirral is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 32m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 7m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 51m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 57m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 47m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 32m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 47m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 34m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 5m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 23m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 54m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales10h 55m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 57m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 47m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 32m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 57m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 47m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 32m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 57m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 47m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 32m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wirral to Cardiff? 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.

Map of how to get from Wirral to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 160.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Upton to Cardiff Central via Wrexham General in around 4h 33m.

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