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How to get fromCardiff to Wirralby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChestertrainCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    4h 22m
    £54–121

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Stationbus111
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Hamilton Square Stationbus423 / ...
    6h 44m
    £23–71

  3. Drive 164.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Wirralcar164.2 mi
    3h 24m
    £40–58

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)planeBRS - LPL
    3. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Brookdale Avenue Northbus
    6h 40m
    £79–210

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
    3. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Brookdale Avenue Northbus437
    5h 6m
    £47–153

  6. Fly from Cardiff Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)planeCWL - LPL
    2. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Brookdale Avenue Northbus
    7h 22m
    £77–290

Cardiff to Wirral by train and bus

Calendar75Weekly Services
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Wirral, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Chester every 2 hours. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Arrowe Brook Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Hamilton Square Station in around 6h 44m.

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