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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Birkenhead is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Birkenhead is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Birkenhead station. However, there are services departing from Spring Gardens and arriving at Hamilton Square Station via Market Place and Gloucester Green Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Swindon to Birkenhead?

The distance between Swindon and Birkenhead is 177 miles. The road distance is 157.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Birkenhead without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 6m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Swindon to Birkenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Birkenhead bus from?

Swindon to Birkenhead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Birkenhead train from?

Swindon to Birkenhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Swindon to Birkenhead is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 6m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Swindon to Birkenhead bus arrive?

Swindon to Birkenhead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hamilton Square Station.

Where does the Swindon to Birkenhead train arrive?

Swindon to Birkenhead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Birkenhead is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Swindon to Birkenhead.

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

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Swindon to Birkenhead - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Swindon to Birkenhead by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4h 6m
£72–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Hamilton Square Stationbus 423
7h 40m
£35–77
Drive 156.8 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Birkenheadcar 156.8 mi
3h 17m
£39–56
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
5h 52m
£66–199
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 23m
£83–156
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4h 38m
£109–321
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 9m
£120–242

Swindon to Birkenhead by train

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Distance: 175.7 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Birkenhead, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Liverpool Lime Street via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Hamilton Square Station once daily. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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