What is the cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Cardiff is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Square Interchange and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Cardiff Central via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Cardiff?

The distance between Birkenhead and Cardiff is 174 miles. The road distance is 162.8 miles.

How do I travel from Birkenhead to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Cardiff without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 58m and costs £55 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Birkenhead to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Birkenhead to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Cardiff bus from?

Birkenhead to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hamilton Square Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Cardiff train from?

Birkenhead to Cardiff train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Birkenhead to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Cardiff is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 58m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £220 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Cardiff bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Cardiff train arrive?

Birkenhead to Cardiff train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Cardiff is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Birkenhead to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Birkenhead to Cardiff?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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There are 6 ways to get from Birkenhead to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 58m
£56–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamilton Square Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
7h 5m
£36–58
Drive 161.9 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Cardiffcar 161.9 mi
3h 28m
£41–58
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 49m
£68–159
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 36m
£59–97
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
6h 44m
£73–215

Birkenhead to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 173.3 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Cardiff Central via Crewe in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamilton Square Interchange to Sophia Gardens via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 5m.

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