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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Birkenhead is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Birkenhead is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Birkenhead Hamilton Square via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Birkenhead?

The distance between Cardiff and Birkenhead is 164 miles. The road distance is 163.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Birkenhead without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Cardiff to Birkenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Birkenhead train from?

Cardiff to Birkenhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or fly from Cardiff to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Birkenhead is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Cardiff to Birkenhead train arrive?

Cardiff to Birkenhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Birkenhead is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Cardiff to Birkenhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

There are 2603+ hotels available in Birkenhead.

Cardiff to Birkenhead - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Birkenhead by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
3h 39m
£66–117
Drive 162.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Birkenheadcar 162.3 mi
3h 27m
£40–58
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
5h 54m
£77–214
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane CWL - LPL
5h 14m
£67–171

Cardiff to Birkenhead by train

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3h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 162.6 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Chester every 3 hours. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and easyJet fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL) 6 times a week.

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